Gifts and Favors Prohibited
The North Carolina General Statutes, 133-32, makes it unlawful for
any contractor, subcontractor, or supplier who:
- has a contract with a governmental agency; or
- has performed under such a contract within the past year; or
- anticipates bidding on such a contract in the future
to make gifts or to give
favors to any officer or employee of a governmental agency who is
charged with the duty of:
- preparing plans, specifications, or estimates for public contract;
or
- awarding or administering public contracts; or
- inspecting or supervising construction.
It shall also be unlawful
for any officer or employee of the governmental agency who is charged
with the duty of:
- preparing plans, specifications, or estimates for public contract;
or
- awarding or administering public contracts; or
- inspecting or supervising construction
willfully to receive or
accept any such gift or favor.
The employees of ElectriCities'
Member Services Department will adhere to the law and no gifts or
favors will be accepted from any vendor. Vendors are requested to
abide by this policy if they wish to be considered for opportunities
to bid on contracts.