KRS 11A.030: Considerations in determination to abstain from action on official decision

-- Advisory opinion.

In determining whether to abstain from action on an official decision because of a

possible conflict of interest, a public servant should consider the following guidelines:

(1) Whether a substantial threat to his independence of judgment has been created by

his personal or private interest;

(2) The effect of his participation on public confidence in the integrity of the executive

branch;

(3) Whether his par ticipation is likely to have any significant effect on the disposition

of the matter;

(4) The need for his particular contribution, such as special knowledge of the subject

matter, to the effective functioning of the executive branch; or

(5) Whether the official decision will affect him in a manner differently from the public

or will affect him as a member of a business, profession, occupation, or group to no

greater extent generally than other members of such business, profession,

occupation, or group. A p ublic servant may request an advisory opinion from the

Executive Branch Ethics Commission in accordance with the commission's rules of

procedure.