CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND COMMITMENT OF UNIVERSITY APPOINTEES Sample Clauses

The "Conflict of Interest and Commitment of University Appointees" clause defines the obligation of university employees or appointees to avoid situations where their personal interests or outside commitments could improperly influence their professional responsibilities. This clause typically requires appointees to disclose any potential conflicts, such as financial interests in companies that do business with the university or significant outside employment that could interfere with their university duties. Its core function is to maintain the integrity and objectivity of university operations by ensuring that decisions are made in the best interest of the institution, thereby preventing ethical breaches and preserving public trust.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND COMMITMENT OF UNIVERSITY APPOINTEES. The University expects All faculty to perform their duties in accordance with the Policy on Conflict of Interest – Academic Staff (attached as Schedule 16), which sets out the University’s expectations for its academic members of staff concerning their commitment to the University’s mission, goals and objectives in relation to their outside and related activities. The Hospital expects All faculty to perform their Hospital staff duties in accordance with the relevant Hospital policies.
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  • Conflict of Interest – County Personnel The County of Orange Board of Supervisors policy prohibits its employees from engaging in activities involving a conflict of interest. The Contractor shall not, during the period of this Contract, employ any County employee for any purpose.

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