De Minimis Uses by University Research Employees Sample Clauses

De Minimis Uses by University Research Employees. In order to encourage the ethical transfer of technology for the economic benefit of the state of Washington, the Washington Legislature enacted 2005 Wash. Laws Ch. 106 ("2005 Ethics Act Amendment"), which amended the Washington State Ethics in Public Service Act ("Ethics Act") to allow the University to develop, adopt, and implement, upon approval by the Governor, administrative processes that apply in place of the obligations imposed on universities and University Research Employees under specified sections of the Ethics Act. This policy on the Personal Use of University Facilities, Computers, and Equipment by University Employees has been adopted by the University and approved by the Governor in accordance with the provisions of the 2005 Ethics Act Amendment codified at RCW 42.52.220(1) and 42.52.360 (2)(c). Notwithstanding Section 3.a of this policy, RCW 42.52.360 (2)(c) allows the University to permit acceptable de xxxxxxx uses of University facilities and other resources by University Research Employees for the purpose of conducting outside work activities that are related to their research and technology transfer, or are incidental thereto. The Ethics Act recognizes that limited use of University resources by University Research Employees for outside work purposes does not undermine public trust and confidence and can advance the mission of the University. This policy section clarifies and provides guidelines regarding what limited uses are permitted. "University Research Employee" has the meaning stated in RCW 42.52.010(21) and as further interpreted under the applicable University policies: For faculty, librarians, and academic personnel: Outside Professional Work Policy; For professional and classified staff: Administrative Policy Statement 47.3, "Outside Consulting Activities and Part-time Employment by Professional or Classified Staff Employees." University Research Employees may use their personally assigned University resources (such as offices, telephones, and computers) as well as email accounts, general University computer networks, Internet connections, and the library to conduct outside work activities that are related to their research and technology transfer, or are incidental thereto, subject to the following conditions: Prior to making such use in connection with outside work, the work is approved in accordance with University policies and procedures governing outside work: University Handbook, Volume 4, Part V, Chapter 6 and Adminis...