Sec. 39.52.210. Declaration of potential violations by public employees.
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Sec. 39.52.210. Declaration of potential violations by public employees.
(a)A public employee who is involved in a matter that may result in a violation of AS 39.52.110 — 39.52.190 shall
(1)refrain from taking any official action relating to the matter until a determination is made under this section; and
(2)immediately disclose the matter in writing to the designated supervisor and the attorney general.
(b)A public employee's designated supervisor shall make a written determination whether an employee's involvement violates AS 39.52.110 — 39.52.190 and shall provide a copy of the written determination to the public employee and to the attorney general. If the supervisor determines that a violation could exist or will occur, the supervisor shall,
(1)reassign duties to cure the employee's potential violation, if feasible; or
(2)direct the divestiture or removal by the employee of the personal or financial interests that give rise to the potential violation.
(c)A designated supervisor may request guidance from the attorney general, in accordance with AS 39.52.240 , when determining whether a public employee is involved in a matter that may result in a violation of AS 39.52.110 — 39.52.190.