§ 2-191. Code of conduct for administration of Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program.

The following constitutes a standard of conduct which shall govern the actions of all officials, employees, and authorized agents in the receiving and/or administration of federal, state and local funds under the Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program.

The Arkansas Code of Ethics for Elected Officials, as set forth in Arkansas Statutes 12-3001 through 12-3007, the Arkansas Code of Ethics in Public Contracting, as set forth in Arkansas Statutes 14-1101 through 14-1115, and the regulations governing the administration of Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program grants are hereby established as the minimum standard for the code of conduct hereunder.

The code of conduct shall include, but not be limited to, the following minimum procedures:

(1)

The purchasing of goods and services shall comply with all ordinances, statutes, and laws of federal, state and local governments.

(2)

Conflicts of interest are specifically forbidden.

(3)

Small, minority, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms shall be utilized when possible as sources of supplies and services.

(4)

Procurement transactions, whether by sealed bid, negotiation or other method, shall be conducted in a manner that provides maximum open and free competition.

(5)

Suppliers shall be provided a clear and accurate description of the requirements for any material, product, or service to be procured.

(6)

Entities of local government reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids or price quotations.

(7)

All procurement procedures shall comply with and meet the administrative requirements of the federal, state and local governments in regard to any contracts supported by federal, state or local funds.

(8)

All matters of personnel shall be conducted so as to fully comply with all regulations of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity.

(9)

No person covered by this code of conduct shall seek or receive personal gain, favors or profit resulting from confidential information or the misuse of public time or funds.

(10)

All procurement information shall be a matter of public record to the extent provided in the Freedom of Information Act.

These ethical principles are adopted as a constant reminder that people in public service must personify the highest ideals of honor and integrity in all public relationships.

(Res. No. 89-6, 4-13-89; Ord. No. 92-8, 7-16-92)

Editor's note

Res. No. 89-6, adopted Apr. 13, 1989, and Res. No. 92-8, adopted July 16, 1992, not specifically amendatory of the Code, have been included herein as § 2-191 at the discretion of the editor.