State Government Entity Sample Clauses
The 'State Government Entity' clause defines the status, rights, and obligations of a party that is a government agency or department at the state level within a contract. This clause typically clarifies how the entity's legal status affects its ability to enter into agreements, its liability, and any special procedural requirements, such as compliance with state procurement laws or sovereign immunity provisions. By specifying these distinctions, the clause ensures that both parties understand the unique legal framework governing the state entity, thereby reducing misunderstandings and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
State Government Entity. Firm acknowledges that Citizens is established pursuant to its enabling statute, F.S. 627.351(6), and is subject to certain, but not all, laws applicable to state government entities.
a. Citizens’ Code of Ethics: Firm acknowledges and agrees to the following ethical restrictions:
i. Firm will not give a gift to a Citizens employee or member of Citizens’ Board of Governors;
ii. Firm will not accept a gift from a Citizens policyholder that is, or could be interpreted to be intended to influence Firm’s handling of their claim or could be interpreted as an expression of gratitude for such an act;
iii. Firm will not have a relationship with a Citizens employee or Board member that qualifies as a conflict of interest unless an exception is granted; and,
iv. Firm will promptly contact Citizens’ Legal Department if an exception or interpretation is needed. An exception granted by Citizens must be confirmed in writing.
State Government Entity. Firm acknowledges that Citizens is established pursuant to its enabling statute, F.S. 627.351(6), and subject to certain, but not all, laws applicable to state government entities.
State Government Entity. Firm acknowledges that Citizens is established pursuant to its enabling statute, F.S. 627.351(6), and subject to certain, but not all, laws applicable to state government entities.
i. Code of Ethics: Firm acknowledges and agrees to the following ethical restrictions:
a. Firm will not give a gift to a Citizens employee or member of Citizens’ Board of Governors;
b. Firm will not accept a gift from a Citizens policyholder that is, or could be interpreted to be intended to influence Firm’s handling of their claim or could be interpreted as an expression of gratitude for such an act;
c. Firm will not have a relationship with a Citizens employee or Board member that qualifies as a conflict of interest unless an exception is granted; and,
d. Firm will promptly contact Citizens’ Ethics and Compliance Officer if an exception or interpretation is needed. An exception granted by Citizens must be confirmed in writing.
ii. Public Records: Firm acknowledges that Citizens is subject to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, regarding public record requests (“PRR”); therefore, any information provided to Citizens may fall within the disclosure requirements of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Firm must clearly label and mark each page or section of information provided to Citizens in connection with this Agreement that it considers trade secret, or otherwise confidential or exempt from Chapter 119, and s. 24(a), Art. I., State Const. (“Firm’s Confidential Information”).