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brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, husband, wife, father -in -law, mother -in -law, step father, step - mother, step- son, step - brother, step - daughter, step - sister, half - brother, or half - sister. You may not seek other employment or contracts by use of your government position. HCC Section 2- 83(b)(1). You may not solicit or receive other compensation for performance of your government duties except as provided by law. HCC Section 2- 83(b)(2). You may not use County time, equipment, or other facilities for private business or campaign purposes. HCC Section 2- 83(b)(3). Examples of Prohibited Campaign Activities: Prohibited campaign activities include performing campaign activities on County time; producing campaign literature or materials with County equipment or County supplies; and distributing or selling fundraiser tickets or soliciting campaign assistance at County offices. You should not attend a campaign event in a County vehicle. However, County facilities that are available to the public for use may be used for political activities on the same basis as the facilities are available to the general public. Examples of Prohibited Private, Personal, or Business Activities: Prohibited private, personal, or business uses include use of County computers, email, tools, supplies, personnel or other resources. This includes things like mailing out a letter requesting donations for a non- profit organization, as this would be included in the definition of "private business." Similarly, using a County vehicle for a purely social or personal purpose would be prohibited. Use of County equipment to repair your vehicle or house is prohibited. Exceptions: Occasional, incidental, reasonable personal use may be allowed. As an example, you may use your phone to check in with your spouse or children, and make medical, home and automobile repair and similar appointments. Whenever possible, do this before or after your work hours or during lunch or other authorized breaks. If calls are made during your normal work hours, keep the communications infrequent and short. You may not incur any long distance tolls or other usage fees chargeable to the County —you must use toll -free numbers or charge the communications or access fees to your personal credit card. REMEMBER: Reasonable personal use does not extend to personal communications to solicit business, advertise, or engage in other selling activities in support of private business enterprises, fundraising activities (other than those supported by the County), or any other use that is incompatible with public service. M CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Disqualification: You must disqualify yourself from taking any official action directly affecting a business or undertaking in which you have a substantial financial interest. HCC Section 2- 84(a).