§ 2.07.207. Exceptions.

The following are exceptions to the gifts and honoraria requirements of this chapter except as provided in Section 2.07.205:

A.

The gift is a political contribution authorized by law and reported as part of the campaign disclosure requirements of the county or any other governmental entity;

B.

Token items of nominal value, including but not limited to, educational materials, t-shirts, coffee mugs, parking validations or other commemorative or similar souvenir items;

C.

Snacks, beverages or educational or informational materials provided at meetings or other functions;

D.

Transportation to and attendance at conventions, seminars, or events of a primarily educational nature, including meals and entertainment that are part of the required registration, and any associated educational or informational materials directly related to the official duties of the officer or employee;

E.

Gifts not related to the activities of the officer and employee with the county;

F.

Awards publicly made for public service;

G.

Food or a beverage given at a widely attended reception, meal, or meeting by an organization before whom the recipient appears to represent Salt Lake County, make a speech, answer questions or participate in part of a program;

H.

Attendance at political events that are primarily sponsored by a political party or political candidate;

I.

Flowers, plants, balloons or similar tokens which are given to express condolences, congratulations, or sympathy for ill health, or to commemorate holiday or special occasions;

J.

County sponsored programs activities or work;

K.

Gifts for the county that become the property of the county;

L.

Gifts to county officers, employees or agencies from other county officers, employees or agencies;

M.

Death transfers including bequests and inheritances; and

N.

Gifts to blind trusts related to legal defense funds for imminent or pending litigation against officers or employees (related to their official duties).

(Ord. 1579 § 2 (part), 2005: Ord. 1567 § 3 (part), 2005; Ord. 1473 (part), 2001)