West Virginia Conflict of Interest Policy

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This policy explains to the employees various situations in which outside work activities may cause a conflict of interest with company objectives and goals.

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What to Include in a Conflict of Interest Policy: An outline of possible conflicts that could arise in the course of business. Details about disciplinary actions that will be taken if an employee is found to have violated the policy. The procedure for handling potential or actual conflicts.

The federal conflict of interest rules are found at 18 U.S.C. § 208 with implementing regulations at 5 C.F.R. A§ 2635.402. Essentially, these rules prohibit you from taking official action in a particular matter involving any entity in which you, or someone whose interests are imputed to you, have a financial interest.

To avoid common misunderstandings of the concept that can lead to misplaced and ultimately ineffective or counterproductive policies, the committee stresses the importance of each of the three main elements of a conflict of interest: the primary interest, the secondary interest, and the conflict itself.

Conflict of InterestContractual or legal obligations (to business partners, vendors, employees, employer, etc.)Loyalty to family and friends.Fiduciary duties.Professional duties.Business interests.

What is a Conflict of Interest? A conflict of interest occurs when an individual's personal interests family, friendships, financial, or social factors could compromise his or her judgment, decisions, or actions in the workplace. Government agencies take conflicts of interest so seriously that they are regulated.

Other strategies to consider:Removal from situation or conflict.Restricted involvement in the situation or conflict and documenting this involvement.Engaging an independent third party to oversee part or all of the relevant activity or process.More items...

Ways to Mitigate a Conflict of InterestPrevention. The best way to mitigate conflicts of interest is to avoid them in the first place.Public Disclosure. Avoid hiding your roles and responsibilities.Follow Procedure.Seek Mediation.Awareness.Non-Disclosure.

The purpose of the conflict of interest policy is to protect the FIRST's (Organization) interest when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the Organization or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction.

If they are ever unsure about whether their actions qualify as a conflict, they should ask someone they trust to provide them with an objective opinion. If you find yourself involved in conflicting interests, it's best to remove yourself from the situation or disclose it to your manager immediately.

A conflict of interest involves a person or entity that has two relationships competing with each other for the person's loyalty. For example, the person might have a loyalty to an employer and also loyalty to a family business. Each of these businesses expects the person to have its best interest first.

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West Virginia Conflict of Interest Policy