#15 Conflicts of Interest 2.0

Description

• Why a conflict of interest policy is important
• Identifying conduct that raises conflict concern
• Benefits of a conflict of interest policy
• Disclosure
• Independent review and approval
• Perceived conflicts and the appearance of impropriety – policy in action
• Nepotism
• Other family relationships
• Other business interests
• Gifts/no-gifts policy
• Summary of steps to take in preparing a conflict of interest policy
• Attachments:  Model Conflict of Interest Policy, Model Conflicts of Interest Annual Affirmation of Compliance and Disclosure Statement, Sample Questionnaire on Family and Business Relationships and Interested Person Independence