It is the responsibility of each city employee to remain free from indebtedness or favors which could tend to create a conflict of interest on the part of such employee. If an employee is tendered or offered a gift or gratuity under circumstances which could reasonably be construed to create the appearance of a conflict of interest, the employee shall immediately report such offer to the city manager. Any employee who knowingly accepts any gift or gratuity without the prior approval of the city manager in violation of this section may be subject to discipline. [Ord. 15-33 § 2; Ord. 05-15 § 2; Ord. 202 § 3.167, 1992. Formerly 3.64.070.]