| (a) Grantee personnel, members of a grantee board or
governing body, or other persons affiliated with the grant project
shall not participate in any proceeding or action where grant funds
personally benefit, directly or indirectly, the individuals or their
relatives. "Relatives" means persons related to the individual within
the third degree by consanguinity or within the second degree by affinity,
as determined by Chapter 573 of the Government Code.
(b) Grant personnel and officials must avoid any action
that results in or creates the appearance of:
(1) using their official positions for private gain;
(2) giving preferential treatment to any person;
(3) losing independent judgment or impartiality;
(4) making an official decision outside of official
channels; or
(5) adversely affecting the confidence of the public
in the integrity of the program or the OAG.
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