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Gifts <br />City of Ramsey — Draft for Discussion <br />February 19, 2013 <br />Elected and appointed "local officials" may not receive a gift from any "interested <br />person." An "interested person" is a person, or representative of a person or an <br />association, who has a direct financial interest in a decision that a local official is <br />authorized to make. If a public official knowingly accepts a gift, the official may be <br />guilty of a gross misdemeanor. <br />Some commonly encountered exceptions to the gift law include lawful campaign <br />contributions and food or beverages given at a reception, meal, or meeting the official has <br />been invited to attend. If there is ever any question about accepting or declining a gift, the <br />best option may be to decline. <br />Liabilities <br />The city of Ramsey carries personal liability insurance policies on elected officials, <br />appointed officials, employees and officers. The city defends a person who is performing <br />job duties and is not guilty of malfeasance in office, willfully neglecting their duties or <br />acting in bad faith. <br />Page 6 <br />