PAP.5.8.020 Conflict of Interest

Employees are not permitted to engage in nepotism, favoritism, and any outside business transactions, or other activities, which are detrimental to the best interests of the LCO-CHC. This includes activities that, directly or indirectly, divert business opportunities from the LCO-CHC or confer an unfair advantage upon or benefit to a family member. It also includes activities that negatively reflect upon the LCO-CHC's image or are contrary to the mission of the LCO-CHC, except for activities specifically protected by law. The LCO-CHC respects the right of employees to engage in activities outside their employment that are of a private nature and unrelated to their job or the LCO-CHC. However, employees must fully disclose to their department head or director or the Human Resource Director, or designee, all business and personal activities that represent such a conflict of interest with the LCO-CHC. If an employee is unsure whether a conflict of interest exists, the employee is encouraged to seek the advice of the Human Resource Director, or designee.