PAP.10.25.030 Exclusion

This exclusion does not apply to medical benefits allowable under the Indian Health Service, but may apply to certain medical benefits under third party for non-emergent or elective medical or dental services or substance abuse program treatment and services, including the AAIR program.

ADDENDUM TO

FISCAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANAUAL

CODE OF CONDUCT

(a) No employee, officer or agent of the Tribe or any sub-grantee will participate in selection or in the award or administration of a contract or grant if a conflict of interest, real or apparent is involved, including without limitation:

(1) If the employee, officer or agent, any member of his/ her immediate family; his or her partner; or any organization which employs, or is about to employ, any of the above, has a financial interest in the firm selected for the award; or

(2) If a conflict of interest is deemed to exist under applicable law, including without limitation rules and regulations of the awarding agency.

(b) No employee, officer, or agent of the Tribe, or any sub-grantee or its officers, employees or agents will solicit or accept gratuities, favors or anything of monetary value from contractors, potential contractors, or parties to sub agreements.

(c) Any employee, officer or agent of the Tribe who is aware that a conflict of interest may exist is required to immediately and fully disclose the nature of the relationship to the Tribal Governing Board so as a determination can be made as to whether an actual or potential conflict of interest exists and if so, what remedies can be taken to correct the situation.

(d) Any employee, officer or agent of the Tribe who is found to be in violation of this Code of Conduct or any other provision of this Manual is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of their employment and possible civil or criminal penalties.