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The Southern
Illinois University Ethics
Office in Carbondale, IL, is responsible for providing complete and up-to-date information to
the University campus regarding ethical issues.
OVERVIEW:
On December 9, 2003, the Governor of the State of
Illinois signed into law a bill outlining the ethical requirements of all
State employees.
This bill now known as the State Ethics Act or
Public Act 93-617 implements procedures to increase ethics awareness,
oversight, and enforcement. The Act also strengthens the previous
gift ban provisions of State law by reducing the number of exceptions that
were contained in the rules governing the acceptance of gifts by State
employees. In addition, the Act introduces restrictions on
activities such as:
- Political activities during work time
- Lobbyist activity and service on boards and
commissions
- Employment by outside "vendors" of
ex-State employees who formerly were involved in procurement decisions
regarding those vendors
Finally, the Act strengthens protection for
legitimate "whistle blowers".
As part of the Act, employees are expected to be
informed about the Act and to, in general, receive information concerning
ethics. Ethics training will be held periodically starting in
October 2004.
Employees with questions about how the
Ethics Act affects
them or with requirements for more information should contact the School
of Medicine Ethics Officer and Executive Director of Human Resources, Kay
Titchenal at 545-5646.
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