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11A.030 Considerations in determination to abstain from action on official decision
-- Advisory opinion.
In determining whether to abstain from action on an official decision because of a
possible conflict of interest, a public servant should consider the following guidelines:
(1) Whether a substantial threat to his independence of judgment has been created by
his personal or private interest;
(2) The effect of his participation on public confidence in the integrity of the executive
branch;
(3) Whether his participation is likely to have any significant effect on the disposition
of the matter;
(4) The need for his particular contribution, such as special knowledge of the subject
matter, to the effective functioning of the executive branch; or
(5) Whether the official decision will affect him in a manner differently from the public
or will affect him as a member of a business, profession, occupation, or group to no
greater extent generally than other members of such business, profession,
occupation, or group. A public servant may request an advisory opinion from the
Executive Branch Ethics Commission in accordance with the commission's rules of
procedure.
Effective: July 14, 1992
History: Created 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 287, sec. 5, effective July 14, 1992.