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Conflicts of Interest County employees and officers who are involved in making contracts on behalf of Lee County are governed by North Carolina General Statute 14-234 Conflict of Interest Law, which prohibits direct benefit from said contracting. Violation of the statute is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Violation of the General Statute can lead to disciplinary action under the County's Personnel Policy. Gifts and Favors In addition to the prohibition against accepting gifts and favors from vendors and contractors under G.S. 133-32, officers, employees, and agents of Lee County are prohibited from accepting or soliciting gifts,gratuities,favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors,suppliers, or parties to subcontracts. Items of nominal value valued at less than $25 which fall into one of the following categories may be accepted: 1. Promotional items 2. Honorariums for participation in meetings; or 3. Meals furnished at banquets. E-verify Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-133.3,the County will not enter into a contract unless the contractor and the contractor's subcontractors comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes. Iran Divestment Act Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 147-86.60, the County will not enter into a contract with a contractor identified on a list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 147-86.58. Israel Boycott Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 147-86.82,the County will not enter into a contract with a contractor identified on a list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 147-86.81. Purchasing Methods Lee County practices decentralized purchasing for purchases of goods in departments. All purchases of$500 and greater require a purchase order. The County policy requires departments to seek quotes and competition for purchases$5,000 and over. Purchases of goods and/or services may not be split to avoid the policy. Dividing contracts or purchases in order to evade procedures is prohibited under NC G.S. 143-133. All purchase order requisitions are required to be approved by the assigned authority within the department, and therefore, it is his/her responsibility to make sure policy is followed. Following the departmental requisitions approvals,purchase requisitions are thoroughly reviewed by the Purchasing Agent. Only requisitions meeting the requirements or having been significantly justified are processed for the pre-audit statement and approval. Once the purchase order is generated, then the user department is authorized to order the goods or services. Lee County Purchasing and Contracting Policy Page 6 Amended July 23,2018