§ 74-741. Purpose of division

(a) It is possible that the private financial interests and investment holdings of county officials and employees and their families could constitute a conflict of interest in the performance of their official duties if circumstances arose in which the official or employee were to take actions, make decisions, or give opinions or assistance concerning matters which affect their personal financial interests.

(b) In such a case, a breach of public trust could occur in that personal financial interests could influence the official's or employee's action, decision or opinion rather than solely having the interests of the county as the motivating factor in the decision making process.

(Admin. Policy Manual, § E(18.00, 18.01))