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Page 59 of 150 Article 18. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT The potential for conflicts of interest is lessened when individuals employed by the city of Orono regard the city as their primary employment responsibility. All outside employment is to be reported to the employee’s immediate supervisor. If a potential conflict exists based on this policy or any other consideration, the supervisor will consult with the city administrator. Any city employee accepting employment in an outside position that is determined by the city administrator to be in conflict with the employee’s city job will be required to resign from the outside employment or may be subject to discipline up to and including termination. For the purpose of this policy, outside employment refers to any non-city employment or consulting work for which an employee receives compensation, except for compensation received in conjunction with military service or holding a political office or an appointment to a government board or commission that is compatible with city employment. The following is to be considered when determining if outside employment is acceptable: • Outside employment must not interfere with a full-time employee’s availability during the city’s regular hours of operation or with a part-time employee’s regular work schedule. • Outside employment must not interfere with the employee’s ability to fulfill the essential requirements of his/her position. • The employee must not use city equipment, resources or staff in the course of the outside employment. • The employee must not violate any city personnel policies as a result of outside employment. • The employee must not receive compensation from another individual or employer for services performed during hours for which he/she is also being compensated by the city. Work performed for others while on approved vacation or compensatory time is not a violation of policy unless that work creates the appearance of a conflict of interest. • No employee will work for another employer, or for his/her own business, while using paid sick leave from the city for those same hours. • Departments may establish more specific policies as appropriate, subject to the approval of the city administrator. City employees are not permitted to accept outside employment that creates either the appearance of or the potential for a conflict with the development, administration or implementation of policies, programs, services or any other operational aspect of the city. 118