Code of Compliance For Officers and Employees Of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Concerning Employers and Designated Legal Counsel

Every officer and employee of the International, each General Committee of Adjustment, State and Provincial Legislative Board and Local Division shall comply with the following requirements:

• Read and periodically review the Rules of Conduct of the FELA Designated Counsel ("DLC");
• Abide by such rules insofar as they are applicable to officers and employees;
• Refrain from any action that causes or may cause "DLC," or anyone thereof, to violate the Rules of Conduct. An officer or employee may not solicit or accept gifts, payments, monies, loans, promises or agreements therefor, or anything of value (including reimbursed expenses) given because of his or her position in the organization, from any employer or "DLC:"
  • a. Who is attempting to promote the officer's or employee's candidacy for office; or
  • b. Who is attempting to influence any election on any issue within the organization requiring a vote; or
  • c. Who has interests that may be substantially affected by the performance of an officer's or employee's official duties.

A gift does not include items of little value such as plaques and greeting cards.

Unless the frequency would appear to be improper, an officer or employee may accept food, refreshments and materials provided at a conference or widely attended gathering or certain other events which an officer or employee attends in his official capacity.

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