138A-35. Other rules of conduct.
(a) A public servant shall make a due and diligent effort before taking any action, including voting or participating in discussions with other public servants on a board on which the public servant also serves, to determine whether the public servant has a conflict of interest. If the public servant is unable to determine whether or not a conflict of interest may exist, the public servant has a duty to inquire of the Commission as to that conflict.
(b) A public servant shall continually monitor, evaluate, and manage the public servant's personal, financial, and professional affairs to ensure the absence of conflicts of interest.
(c) A public servant shall obey all other civil laws, administrative requirements, and criminal statutes governing conduct of State government applicable to appointees and employees. (2006-201, s. 1; 2017-6, s. 3; 2018-146, s. 3.1(a), (b).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 138A - State Government Ethics Act
Article 4 - Ethical Standards for Covered Persons.
§ 138A-31 - Use of public position for private gain.
§ 138A-33 - Other compensation.
§ 138A-34 - Use of information for private gain.
§ 138A-35 - Other rules of conduct.
§ 138A-36 - Public servant participation in official actions.
§ 138A-37 - Legislator participation in legislative actions.
§ 138A-38 - Permitted participation exception.