68B.21 - LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
68B.21 LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
It is the goal of the general assembly that public officials and
public employees of the state be extremely cautious and circumspect
about accepting a gratuity or favor, especially from persons that
have a substantial interest in the legislative, administrative, or
political actions of the official or employee. Even where there is a
genuine personal friendship, the acceptance of personal benefits from
those who could gain advantage by influencing official actions raises
suspicions that tend to undermine the public trust. It is therefore
the intent of the general assembly that the provisions of this
subchapter be construed to discourage all gratuities, but to prohibit
only those that create unacceptable conflicts of interest or
appearances of impropriety. Section History: Recent Form
92 Acts, ch 1228, § 8