1	Ethics Act Alaska Statute 39.52 It’s the law Cannot be waived by anyone Applies to every EMPLOYEE Including part-time and student
2	. . . Ethics Act Alaska Statute 39.52 Penalties are significant No indemnity Attorney General and State Personnel Board may act The act is technical, not intuitive
3	“Immediate Family Member” (IFM) Who has an Interest? Not just yours! Spouse Cohabitant in conjugal relationship Child, including step/adoptive Your parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle Your spouse’s parent or sibling
4	The Act Covers: Reporting outside employment/services Use or disclosure of information Misuse of official position Nepotism Hiring or supervising an IFM involves official action
5	Misuse . . . U’s Nepotism Policy P04.10.040 Appointment not prohibited, but . . . “No employee of the university may supervise or participate in employment, grievance, retention, promotion, salary, leave or other personnel decisions concerning members of his or her immediate family.” Faculty member may teach immediate family member, but can’t grade Chancellor must approved alternative grading method Remember, Ethics Act Trumps Policy
6	Misuse . . . Use of position for personal gain/securing or granting unwarranted benefits Seeking employment/contracts Soliciting compensation Using resources Taking/withholding action Resources for Partisan Political Purposes
7	. . . Covers Personal use of resources But, can use resources for University work even if (and because) proceeds are shared employee may share in proceeds from intellectual property, depending on provisions of Regents’ Policy or CBA
8	Startup Legislation Narrow exception to the Act Requires approval by University President
9	. . . Covers: Improper influence in university grants, contracts, leases or loans Gifts don’t accept or solicit favors, discounts, etc. Improper representation
10	How to protect yourself Disclosure is an essential element Outside Employment Gifts Potential Violations
11	Other Income Choice: Keep it separate Disclose Don’t use resources or information Create & Maintain a separate business; or Keep it within your workload if consistent Share proceeds