Common use of Avoid Conflict of Interest Clause in Contracts

Avoid Conflict of Interest. You are expected to avoid any conflict between your personal interest and the interest of the Town in dealing with suppliers and all others seeking to do business with the Town. The responsibility for exercising care and discretion rests initially with you. If you are uncertain about whether a conflict exists, ask for advice and guidance from your supervisor. While secondary employment is generally permitted, employees are required to disclose secondary employment to ensure it does not create a conflict of interest with primary employment.