Missouri Code of State Regulations › Title 20 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE › Division 4240 - Public Service Commission › Chapter 4 - Standards of Conduct › Section 20 CSR 4240-4.010 - Gratuities

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 14, July 15, 2024
PURPOSE: The commission is obligated to promote the
				  public interest and maintain public confidence in its integrity and
				  impartiality. This rule prescribes measures to prohibit practices that possess
				  a potential of wrongdoing.
(1) Each member of the commission and all of
				its employees are directed to read and comply with this rule and with Executive
				Order 92-04 dated January 31, 1992 following, which sets forth a standard of
				conduct for appointed officials and state employees. The commission shall be
				responsible for the enforcement of applicable statutes, the provisions of the
				Executive Order and this rule by the suspension or discharge of employees
				violating the same.
(2) All
				companies, corporations or individuals and any representative subject to the
				jurisdiction of the commission shall be prohibited from offering and all
				members and employees of the commission shall not accept, directly or
				indirectly, any gifts, meals, gratuities, goods, services or travel, regardless
				of value, except meals to a commissioner or an employee of the commission when
				given in connection with a speaking engagement or when the individual is a
				guest at a conference, convention or association meeting.
(3) All companies, corporations or
				individuals and any representative subject to the jurisdiction of this
				commission, and the members and employees of the commission shall immediately
				file with the chairman and each member of the commission, from and after March
				18, 1976, report of any direct or indirect gratuities, meals, services, gifts
				or travel given or received and the identity and value of same and the purpose
				for which given or received, which is not permitted by this rule.
EXECUTIVE ORDER
92-04
WHEREAS, public confidence in the integrity of the government
				  of the State of Missouri is of utmost importance; and
WHEREAS, the executive branch of state government must
				  discharge its duties in an independent and impartial manner; and
WHEREAS, executive branch employees must treat the public and
				  fellow employees with respect, courtesy, and dignity, and provide equal access
				  to services for all members of the public; and
WHEREAS, executive branch employees' conduct not only must be
				  within the letter of the law but must seek to fulfill the spirit and intent of
				  the law; and
WHEREAS, executive branch employees must provide a full
				  day's work for a full day's pay, giving to the performance of their duties
				  their earnest effort and best thought; and
WHEREAS, executive branch employees must demonstrate the
				  highest standards of personal integrity and honesty and must not realize undue
				  personal gain from the performance of any official duties; and
WHEREAS, executive branch employees are responsible for
				  enhancing the mission of their agencies; and
WHEREAS, a clear statement of the code of conduct which
				  guides the executive branch is both an assurance to the citizens of Missouri
				  and an aid to our steadfast efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN ASH-CROFT, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF
				  MISSOURI, UNDER THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME UNDER THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS
				  OF THIS STATE, INCLUDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION
				  105.969
				  RSMO CUM. SUPP. 1992, DO HEREBY SET FORTH A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR EXECUTIVE
				  BRANCH EMPLOYEES OF MISSOURI STATE GOVERNMENT (EXCEPTING THE EMPLOYEES OF THOSE
				  ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO ARE TO ESTABLISH AN INTERNAL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THEIR
				  OFFICES):
CODE OF CONDUCT
1.
				Executive branch employees shall conduct the business of state government in a
				manner which inspires public confidence and trust.
A. Employees shall avoid any interest or
				activity which improperly influences, or gives the appearance of improperly
				influencing, the conduct of their official duties.
B. Employees shall act impartially and
				neither dispense nor accept special favors or privileges which might be
				construed to improperly influence the performance of their official
				duties.
C. Employees shall not
				allow political participation or affiliation to improperly influence the
				performance of their duties to the public.
D. Employees shall not engage in business
				with state government, hold financial interests, or engage in outside
				employment when such actions are inconsistent with the conscientious
				performance of their official duties.
E. Employees shall not use or improperly
				possess an illegal controlled substance or alcohol in the workplace or during
				working hours.
F. Employees of the
				State are expected to comply with the statutes of Missouri at all
				times.