10-06 COI Reporting Requirements.pdf
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This document is an Important Notice regarding Conflict of Interest Reporting Requirements for the City of Midland, Texas, issued in compliance with Local Government Code Title 5, Chapter 176. The notice outlines the mandatory requirements for vendors with business relationships with local governmental entities to complete and submit a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) within seven business days of becoming aware of facts necessitating the filing.
The document specifies that failure to file the required form is a class C misdemeanor, and contracts or purchase orders may be terminated if a violation is discovered. Vendors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest as defined by the statute, with the form to be submitted to the City Secretary at the provided mailing address. The City of Midland emphasizes that when no known conflict exists, filing is not necessary, but the form must be submitted if a conflict is subsequently discovered. Vendors must represent compliance with Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code, and those found in violation may be removed from the bidders list for a minimum of one year.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Conflict Of Interest Reporting Requirements
Compliance with LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE TITLE 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES SUBTITLE C. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAPTER 176. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL
GOVERNMENT OFFICERS; PROVIDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO CERTAIN INFORMATION.
Form CIQ: This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 23, 84th Leg., Regular Session. This questionnaire shall be filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code, by a vendor who has a business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a) with a local governmental entity and the vendor meets requirements under Section 176.006(a). By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local governmental entity not later than the 7th business day after the date the vendor becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be filed. See Section 176.006(a-1), Local Government Code. A vendor commits an offense if the vendor knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An offense under this section is a misdemeanor.
Bidders are responsible for filing Conflict of Interest form “CIQ” in accordance with the above referenced statute. Failure to do so is a class C Misdemeanor. Contracts or Purchase Orders awarded to a vendor that has violated this law is subject to termination at such time that the violation is discovered with no recourse to the City of Midland. The bidder will be subsequently removed from the bidders list for a minimum of one year.
When there is no known conflict of interest as defined by the statute, it is not necessary to file/submit the Form CIQ. The form must be submitted if a conflict is subsequently discovered.
By submitting a response to this request, vendor represents that it complies with the requirements of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code.
For a current list of the local government officers go to: http://www.midlandtexas.gov/
Upon completion of the form, sign and submit with bid or mail to:
City of Midland Attn: City Secretary PO Box 1152 Midland, Texas 79702 http://www.midlandtexas.gov/
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