§ 32-8. Prohibited gifts., Chapter 32. Code of Ethics, Ordinances, Code of Ordinances, Norwalk

An officer or employee in the course of his or her work for the City shall not personally solicit or accept any gift, form of service, compensation or any item of property of a value exceeding $50. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this subsection does not prohibit the following:

(1)

Gifts or social courtesies related to a family relationship or established personal friendship between an officer or employee and the donor, which are not designed to influence the judgment or action of the officer or employee within the scope of his or her official responsibility and/or authority.

(2)

Attendance at events of a charitable, public, governmental, informational or business nature where refreshments may be served and small souvenirs of the event, of a minor monetary value, (not exceeding $50 in value) may be distributed or made available to all attendees, and which are not designed to influence the proper judgment or action of the officer or employee within the scope of his or her official responsibility and/or authority.

(3)

Political contributions received in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

(4)

Loans obtained according to prevailing commercial practices at the prevailing public rates of interest.

(5)

Customary performance and merit awards or honorariums, bestowed in compliance with applicable City practices.

(6)

Awards, gifts or other items of value given to employees as part of an official employee recognition/incentive program.

(7)

Meals and refreshments (not exceeding $50 in value) provided to an officer or employee, which are not designed to influence the proper judgment or action of the officer or employee in a matter within his or her authority, at any meeting at which the officer or employee attends within the scope of his or her official responsibility and/or authority.

(8)

Goods or services provide to the City.

(9)

Meals and refreshments served in an individual's personal home.

(10)

A rebate or discount on the price of anything sold for value made in the ordinary course of business without regard to the person's status as an officer or employee of the City.

(11)

Printed or recorded information, photographs, and maps germane to governmental action or functions.

(12)

Certificates, plaques or other ceremonial awards having a value of not more than $200.