What type of conflict occurs where a public official has private interests that could conflict with their duties in the future?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking which type of conflict of interest occurs when a public official has private interests that may conflict with their duties in the future. It is essentially a multiple-choice question about the definitions of different kinds of conflicts of interest.

More Information

A potential conflict of interest arises when a public official's personal interests could foreseeably but do not yet interfere with their official duties.

Tips

It's important to recognize 'potential' conflicts as they indicate a risk of future issues.

Sources

• OECD Guidelines for Managing Conflict of Interest in the Public Sector - legalinstruments.oecd.org
• Conflicts of Interest Rules - FPPC - CA.gov - fppc.ca.gov
• [PDF] OECD Guidelines for Managing Conflict of Interest in the Public Sector - legalinstruments.oecd.org