3.24 Conflict of Interest

Pursuant to G.S. 14-234,133-32 and Chapter 138A, the College expects its Board of Trustees and employees to discharge their duties in the best interest of the College and public, avoiding conflict of interest,the appearance of conflict of interest, or the appearance of impropriety. To that end, no employee shall have any interest, financial or otherwise, direct or indirect, or engage in any business transaction or professional activity or incur any obligation of any nature that is, as determined by the College, in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of his/her official College responsibilities. The failure to comply with this policymayconstitute grounds for removal of a Board member or immediate termination of employment.