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A. No Osage Nation official or employee shall use, or attempt to use, any official or apparent authority of his or her office or duties which places, or could reasonably be perceived as placing personal priorities, private economic gain or that of any business with which the person is associated, before those of the Osage people and the general public whose interests the office or employment is intended to serve.

B. In accordance with the Osage Constitution, all Osage Nation officials and employees shall avoid any action, whether or not specifically prohibited by law which could result in, or create the appearance of:

1. Using public office to influence or otherwise effect government decisions for private gain;

2. Giving preferential treatment to any special interest organization or person;

3. Impeding governmental efficiency or economy;

4. Losing or compromising complete independence or impartiality of action;

5. Garnering special favor by virtue of holding a government office or employment;

6. Disclosing proprietary information received by virtue of the office or position for personal gain or improper purpose.

C. When an Osage Nation official or employee is required to take official action on a matter in which such official or employee has a personal or economic interest, he or she upon discovering the issue shall:

1. Prepare and sign a written statement describing the matter requiring action and the nature of the potential conflict;

2. Disseminate copies of that statement to his or her immediate supervisor, the presiding officer of and/or any decision maker concerning the action to be taken, and the responsible party for inclusion in the official record of any vote or other decision;

3. Abstain from sponsoring, influencing or in any manner attempting to influence any vote, official decision or determination which would favor or advance such person’s personal economic interest in such matter; and

4. Abstain from voting or otherwise participating in the official decision or determination of such matter, unless otherwise legally required by the Osage Constitution or by law.

D. Unless otherwise provided by applicable law, the abstention by such person from voting or otherwise participating in the official determination or decision shall not affect the presence of such person for purposes of establishing a quorum necessary for a governmental body, agency or commission to take such action or vote upon such matter.

E. Restrictions against Incompatible Interests or Employment.

1. Osage Nation officials and employees shall not:

a. Engage in other employment or economic activity which involves inherent substantial conflict with their responsibilities and duties as Osage Nation officials or employees of the Osage Nation;

b. Engage in economic transactions as a result of, or primarily depending upon, information obtained through their public office or employment;

c. Acquire any economic or other financial property, contractual or other economic interest at a time when they believe or have reason to believe, that it will directly and substantially affect their official actions or duties.

2. Subject to the restrictions and conditions set forth in this chapter, or other applicable laws or regulations of the Osage Nation, Osage Nation officials and employees are free to engage in lawful financial transactions to the same extent as the general public.

3. No Osage Nation business or other Osage Nation entity shall employ an Osage Nation official or employee if such employment is prohibited or otherwise violates any provision of this chapter or the Osage Constitution. ONCA 08-33, eff. Sept. 30, 2008.