EHS I Ethics Quiz

Gift

Something voluntarily transferred by one person to another with or without reciprocation of service

Gift

something of value given without the expectation of return

Favor

A gracious effort in one's behalf which may implyreciprocation

Gratuity

Something given voluntarily or beyond obligation in exchange for some service

Interpretation

What sets a gratuity apart from a gift is the fact that a gratuity requires some service rendered (inspection/reinspection/complaint investigation) in exchange for the offering (money, food, drink, discount, products)

Bribe

occur when one entity illegally offers money or something else of value to sway or influence a decision or process

If offered a bribe, gift or discount, what do you do?

Kindly refuse and report the instance with an incidence report

Conflicts of Interest

Activities which may be in conflict with and adversely affect job duties and responsibilities

What is a conflict of interest?

Engaging in actions that impair independent judgement.

How does a conflict of interest affect official duties?

It impairs independent judgement in the completion of those duties.

Conflict of Interest

Accepting money, favors, in the performance of regular duties

Conflict of Interest

Referring county employees for private services with which they are associated

Conflict of Interest

Accepting gifts or gratuities from operators, vendors or clints over which your authority extends

Conflict of Interest

Disclosing confidential information made available to you in course of your employment

Employee Discipline

based on individual circumstances and is meant to prevent repeated unacceptable behavior

Types of Disciplinary problems

Misconduct, Attendance and Dishonesty

Misconduct

intoxication, insubordination, fighting, failure to use safety devices, possession of narcotic and drugs, off the job behavior that reflects negatively on the County

Attendance Problems (Discipline)

Absenteeism and Tardiness

Dishonesty

Employee theft, misuse of County funds or property, falsifying County records or employment records, and bribery

Performance Problems

Malfesance, Misfesance and Nonfeasence

Malfeasence

An act that is wrongful and is known by the professional to be wholly unauthorized

Misfeasance

An act done in an unauthorized manner

Nonfeasance

Failure to perform an offical duty without sufficient excuse

Informal Actions (Discipline)

A verbal attempt to handle problems before they seriously hinder an employee's effectiveness, does not become a part of the employee's record.

Discussion (Informal)

Exchange of ideas between a supervisor and a subordinate designed to provide direction, clarification, or explanation of duties, standards, policies, rules and guidelines with respect to performance and/or behavior

Coaching (informal)

Structured or unstructured training designed to assist an employee to develop skills to increase knowledge

Counseling (Informal)

Discussion between the supervisor and employee to gain insight into and correct employee performance or behavioral problems

Formal Actions (Discipline)

taken when employee either did not respond to the informal efforts or the nature of the problem requires a more severe response from management; part of personnel record

Oral warning (Formal)

Verbal notice to an employee notifying the employee of need establishes plan for improvement.

Written warning (Formal)

Formal notice from supervision informing employee that improvement is needed

Reprimand (Formal)

Department's official notice of poor performance or disobedience delivered by appointed personnel authority after investigation

Suspension (Formal)

Without pay for up to 30 calendar days. Employee notified in writing

Reduction (Formal)

Reassignment to a position of lower rank or grade

Termination (Formal)

Removal from County service

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the Constitution: citizens' and states' rights in relation to the Federal Government

1st Amendment

Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition the Government

2nd Amendment

Right to keep and bear arms

3rd Amendment

No quartering of soldiers/troops

4th Amendment

Freedom/Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure

Search Warrant

a legal document that allows police, state agents, and governmental representatives to enter and search premises

plain view exception

the rule that any evidence police can see or hear in plain view when they are where they have a legal right to be is admissible in court, even without a legal warrant or probable cause

exigent cirucmstances

requires circumstance to be an emergency or because a suspect may try to escape or destroy evidence officers will make a search or seize property not in plain view

5th amendment

provides several protections for people accused of crimes, such as the right to a grand jury for serious criminal charges, protection against double jeopardy, and due process of law

double jeopardy

Being tried twice for the same crime

Substantive (Due process)

concerned with infringement/violation of personal basic rights

Procedural (Due process)

concerned with timely and fair execution of justice

Due Process Application

1. Routine Inspection

2. Reinspection(s)

3. Compliance Review

4. Reinspection

5. Suspension/Revocation/Referrals

6. City Attorney/District Attorney Hearings

7. Reinspection

8. Court Case

6th Amendment

provides additional protections to people accused of crimes, such as the right to a speedy and public trial, trial by an impartial jury in criminal cases, and to be informed of criminal charges

7th Amendment

Right to jury in federal civil trials.

8th Amendment

bars excessive bail and fines and cruel and unusual punishment

9th Amendment

listing specific rights in the Constitution does not mean that people do not have other rights that have not been spelled out

Tenth Amendment

the federal government only has those powers delegated in the Constitution