Purchasing and Contracts: Conflict of Interest

POLICY #: FA 89-18A

DATE OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVAL: October 11, 2001

RESOLUTION #: 89-18A

POLICY STATEMENT:  It is the policy of the Board of Trustees that all purchases of goods and services by the College shall be in accordance with General Municipal Law, Articles 5A and 18.  No employee, officer or board member shall have a conflict of interest as defined by GML Section 801 in any purchase or contract to the College.  A conflict of interest exists when, in the purchasing of goods and services, the officer or employee, individually or as a member of the board, has the power to

  1. Negotiate, prepare, authorize or approve the contract
  2. Audit bills or claims for payments, or
  3. Appoints any officer or employee who has such power or duties 

 BACKGROUND:  This is a revision of Board Policy F, I, Employees Conflict of Interest adopted in 1989.  The policy was initially formulated following a consultation with the County Attorney.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND:  This is a revision of Board Policy F, I, Employees Conflict of Interest adopted in 1989.  The policy was initially formulated following a consultation with the County Attorney.