General Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Process

Gifts And Political Activity

I. GIFTS AND GRATUITIES

  1. Field Enforcement Bureau employees shall remain strictly impartial in any matters of an official capacity. They shall refrain from becoming indebted or beholden to anyone, and will refuse any gift, gratuity, or favor of any value whatsoever, when offered in a manner which may compromise his/her official position.
  2. Examples of prohibited gratuities include, but are not limited to, free meals, drinks, transportation, or admission to entertainment venues that are not part of FEB official business. Any FEB employee who violates these rules shall be subject to disciplinary action, as there are no exceptions available.
  3. Employees who are offered bribes to perform illegal acts or omit a legally obligated function shall hold the matter in abeyance and immediately notify their immediate supervisor of the incident.

II. POLITICAL ACTIVITY

  1. Employees may not solicit votes or contributions for any prize contest, nor engage in the sale of tickets or the solicitation of advertisements or business of any nature while representing themselves as an employee of the Bureau.
  2. Employees will not authorize the use of their names, photographs, state issued vehicles, equipment, or official titles which identify them as an employee of the Comptroller’s Office, in connection with the endorsement of political candidates. Employees are prohibited from engaging in political activities 

III. CANCELLATION

None.