University of California Conflict of Interest Code

The University of California Conflict of Interest Code is a set of rules designed to prevent university employees from making decisions that could benefit their personal interests financially or otherwise. It requires staff to disclose any outside affiliations or financial interests that could influence their work. The goal is to ensure transparency, integrity, and trust in university operations by avoiding conflicts between personal interests and official responsibilities. Compliance involves regularly reporting relevant interests and abstaining from decisions where conflicts exist, thus promoting ethical standards within the university community.