Section 430. Conflicts of interest

A. The AOSE shall promptly and fully inform an employer or client of any business association, interest, or circumstance or circumstances that may influence the AOSE's judgment or the quality of service.

B. The AOSE shall not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one party for services on or pertaining to the same project, unless the circumstances are fully disclosed in writing to all parties of current interest and he obtains the parties' written approval.

C. The AOSE shall neither solicit nor accept financial or other valuable consideration from suppliers for specifying their products or services.

D. The AOSE shall not solicit or accept gratuities, directly or indirectly, from contractors, their agents, or other parties dealing with a client or employer in connection with work for which the AOSE is responsible.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 18, Issue 18, eff. July 1, 2002.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-163.5 and 32.1-164 of the Code of Virginia.