Common use of Conflict of Interest Contractor Personnel Clause in Contracts

Conflict of Interest Contractor Personnel. 2.5.1 The A/E shall exercise reasonable care and diligence to prevent any actions or conditions that could result in a conflict with the best interests of COUNTY. This obligation shall apply to the A/E; the A/E’s employees, agents, and relatives; sub-tier contractors; and third parties associated with accomplishing work and PROJECTS/SERVICES hereunder. 2.5.2 A/E’s efforts shall include, but not be limited to establishing precautions to prevent its employees or agents from: making, receiving, providing or offering gifts, entertainment, payments, loans or other considerations which could be deemed to appear to influence individuals to act contrary to the best interests of the COUNTY. 2.5.3 A/E or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the “Act”), which (1) requires such persons to disclose any financial interest that may be materially affected by services provided under this CONTRACT, (2) prohibits such persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that could reasonably affect such interest; and (3) may require the filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700). 2.5.4 If subject to the Act, A/E shall conform to all requirements of the Act. Failure to do so shall constitute a material breach and is grounds for immediate termination of this CONTRACT by COUNTY. Pursuant to Section 4.3 “Indemnification”, A/E shall indemnify and hold harmless COUNTY for any and all claims for damages resulting from Contractor’s violation of this Section.