Chapter 192 Part 3

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What is expected of City and Agency employees in performing their duties?

To act with partial integrity and honesty

To disclose confidential information to the public

To conduct themselves with personal integrity, ethics, honesty and diligence (correct)

To prioritize their private interests over the City or Agency's

Why must City and Agency employees avoid conflicts of interest?

To avoid being perceived as unethical

To prioritize their private interests over the City or Agency's

To support and advance the interests of the City or Agency (correct)

To avoid legal repercussions

What happens to the duties and obligations set out in this article after an employee leaves the City or Agency?

They are immediately terminated

They are waived

They continue to apply (correct)

They are replaced by new obligations

What must an employee do if they have a conflict of interest or perceived conflict of interest?

Report it to their immediate supervisor/manager or Ethics Executive Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the rules and examples in this article?

To identify obvious situations Signup and view all the answers

What do the obligations and duties under this article not replace or supersede?

Professional designations or regulatory bodies Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance may a City or Agency employee appear before a City or Agency committee on behalf of a private citizen or third party?

Never, unless it is for a family member Signup and view all the answers

What is a City or Agency employee required to do when making a deputation to a City or Agency committee?

Identify themselves as a City or Agency employee, unless it relates to their employment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Chapter 140, Lobbying, of the TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE?

To provide guidance on dealing with lobbyists Signup and view all the answers

What may be the consequence for an individual who fails to comply with the conflict of interest rules in this article?

Disciplinary action up to and including dismissal and, where warranted, legal proceedings Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of § 192-22 of the TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE?

To establish the consequences for violating the conflict of interest rules Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited for City or Agency employees according to § 192-12?

Using their positions to advance their own private interest Signup and view all the answers

What should a City or Agency employee do if they receive a gift in the performance of their duties?

Notify their manager/supervisor or Ethics Executive Signup and view all the answers

What is a minimum requirement for policies governing the employment of relatives?

Restricting supervisory relationships between relatives Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited for City or Agency employees regarding City or Agency property?

Using property for personal purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is a City or Agency employee's obligation regarding confidential information?

To maintain confidentiality except as required or permitted by law or the City or Agency Signup and view all the answers

What must a City or Agency employee do if they have a financial interest in a contract, sale, or business transaction?

Disclose the interest to their immediate supervisor/manager or Ethics Executive Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited for City or Agency employees regarding decision-making processes?

Participating in decision-making processes that could benefit the employee Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited for City or Agency employees regarding outside work or business activities?

Engaging in outside work or business activities that conflict with their duties Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of § 192-13?

To restrict the acceptance of gifts Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall purpose of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 192?

To establish ethical standards for City or Agency employees Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality

City and Agency employees are expected to conduct themselves with personal integrity, ethics, honesty, and diligence in performing their duties.
Employees are required to support and advance the interests of the City or Agency and avoid placing themselves in situations where their private interests may be in conflict with the interests of the City or Agency.
Employees must report any conflict of interest or perceived conflict of interest to their immediate supervisor/manager or their Ethics Executive.

Preferential Treatment

City or Agency employees shall not use their positions to give anyone preferential treatment that would advance the employee's own private interest or that of any other party where such advance is contrary to the interests of the City or Agency.

Gifts

City or Agency employees will not accept, arrange to accept, give or request to be given a reward, gift, advantage, or benefit of any kind from any person or entity that influences or could be perceived to influence the performance of the employee's duties.
Employees may accept a gift of nominal value given as an expression of courtesy or hospitality if doing so does not influence, or would not be perceived to influence, the performance of the employee's duties.

Employment of Relatives

The City and Agencies will maintain policies that govern the employment of relatives.
Each policy at a minimum must outline the rules restricting supervisory relationships between relatives, and the recruitment and appointment of a relative.

Use of City or Agency Property

City or Agency employees may not use, or permit the use of, City or Agency property, including facilities, equipment, supplies, or other resources, for activities not associated with the proper performance of their duties.
Any exceptions to this must be approved by the City or Agency department or division head.

Use or Disclosure of Confidential Information

City or Agency employees may not, during the term of their employment or any time thereafter, directly or indirectly use or disclose any confidential information obtained by them during the course of their employment with the City or Agency to another person or entity unless the employee is required by law, or authorized by the City or Agency.

Disclosure of Financial Interests

City or Agency employees involved in a decision-making process related to a contract, sale, or business transaction who knowingly have a financial interest in the City or Agency contract, sale or business transaction, or have family members, friends or business associates with such interests, must disclose the interest to their immediate supervisor/manager or their Ethics Executive and remove themselves from any decision-making process.

Participating in Decision-Making

City or Agency employees will not participate in a decision-making process with respect to a matter that the employee is able to influence in the course of their duties if the employee could benefit from the decision, unless the employee is authorized by the City or Agency department or division head.

Engaging in Outside Work or Business Activities

City or Agency employees may not engage in any outside work or business activity that conflicts with their duties to the City or Agency; or could benefit from confidential information obtained during the course of their employment.

Appearing Before City or Agency Committees

City or Agency employees may not appear before a City or Agency committee on behalf of a private citizen or third party other than for themselves or for a family member.
City and Agency employees must identify themselves as such if they are making a deputation to a City or Agency committee, unless they appear as a private citizen on matters that do not relate to their employment.

Conduct Respecting Lobbyists

City and Agency employees should be familiar with the requirements and expectations for dealing with lobbyists as outlined in Chapter 140, Lobbying.

Failure to Comply with the Policy

Individuals who fail to comply with the conflict of interest rules in this article may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal and, where warranted, legal proceedings.

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This quiz covers the City and Agency employees' obligations and responsibilities regarding conflict of interest and confidentiality. It includes rules and expectations for maintaining personal integrity and avoiding conflicting interests.