Section 24.05. Action to avoid possible conflict.

 

(1)  Any state employee who, in the discharge of his or her official duties, is involved or about to be involved in any matter that could result in a conflict of interest on his or her part, shall so notify his or her appointing authority by submitting a written statement describing the matter requiring action or decision, and the nature of the possible conflict of interest with respect to such action or decision.

(2)  In those situations where a possible conflict of interest may occur, the appointing authority shall take action which may include:

(a) Relieving the employee of the assignment and assigning the matter to another qualified employee who does not have a conflict of interest.

(b) Preparing a memorandum of the particulars of the action taken under par. (a) and forwarding such memorandum, together with a copy of the employee's statement received under sub. (1) to the director. In all cases, the appointing authority shall furnish to the employee a copy of such memorandum.

(3)  An appointing authority, an employee, or any individual may request an advisory opinion from the director on the application of this chapter to a given set of circumstances to which the person or agency may become a party. The director may keep confidential the identity of the person requesting an advisory opinion or of persons mentioned in an opinion.

(4)  The director may consult with the government accountability board on any matters relating to this chapter.

History: Cr. Register, March, 1974, No. 219 , eff. 4-1-74; renum. from 24.07, Register, December, 1976, No. 252 , eff. 1-1-77; (1) to (3) renum. from MRS 24.08, and am., cr. (4), (1), (3) and (4), Register, February, 1981, No. 302 , eff. 3-1-81; correction in (4) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6. , Stats., Register February 2013 No. 686 ; correction in (2) (b), (3), (4) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6. , Stats., Register September 2015 No. 717 .