UC Santa Barbara Policy 5005
Policies
Issuing Unit: Administrative Services Date: July 15, 1986
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
I. REFERENCES:
A. President Saxon's letter of June 23, 1980, including "a
Compendium of University of California Specialized Policies,
Guidelines, and Regulations Relating to Conflict of Interest."
Compendium updated April 15, 1986.
B. Political Reform Act of 1974
II. POLICY:
A. General:
The University's overall policy on conflict of interest is that
none of its faculty, staff, managers or officials shall engage
in any activities which place them in a conflict of interest
between their official activities and any other interest or
obligation. The University's Conflict of Interest Code,
developed in response to the Political Reform Act of 1974,
requires that all University employees and officers disqualify
themselves from participating in a University decision when a
financial conflict of interest is present. Designated
University officials are required to file financial disclosure
statements.
Over the years, a variety of specialized policies and
guidelines have been issued in recognition of the need for
guidance in this area and in the related areas of ethical
standards and codes of conduct. These policies and guidelines
have been summarized and brought together in a compendium (see
Attachment). The compendium is intended for the use of
University employees should the question of a possible conflict
of interest arise. If, after considering these policies,
guidelines, and regulations, an individual is still uncertain
about the propriety of a particular action or relationship in
connection with University duties, he/she should consult with
the UCSB Conflict of Interest Coordinator, Asst to Vice Chancel
lor, Administrative Services, or the Office of the President
Conflict of Interest Coordinator.
B. Responsibilities:
1. All employees must disqualify themselves from
participating in University decisions in which they have a
personal financial interest.
2. Designated officials must also:
a. File a financial disclosure statement when taking
office within 30 days;
b. File an annual statement; and
c. File a leaving office statement within 30 days.
3. Administrative Officers must also:
a. Notify the Campus Conflict of Interest Coordinator of
changes in personnel in designated official
positions; and
b. Include information on the Conflict of Interest Code
in recruitment material.
III. ATTACHMENT:
Compendium of Specialized University Policies, Guidelines, and
Regulations Related to Conflict of Interest.
For questions or comments regarding the format of the above information, please contact webcontact@ucsbuxa.ucsb.edu.
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