Summary of Generally Applicable Management Policies, Procedures and Standards for New York State Employees at the State University of New York at Stony Brook

New York State Public Officers Law, revised, effective 1/1/89:

Section 73 - defines terminology of this legislation and explains limitations on other business related activities in which a New York State Employee may not be engaged, specifically.

• A State employee may not receive compensation from outside sources in return for services rendered by him/her in relation to matters before a state agency where such compensation is contingent upon the action taken by the agency.

• Gifts valued at $75 or more may not be accepted.

Section 73a - explains which State employees must file financial disclosure statements and why they must comply.

Section 74 - Code of Ethics - A State employee:

• May not have direct or indirect interest, financial or otherwise, in any transaction or activity that conflicts with the proper discharge of his/her duties in the public interest.

 

• Shall not disclose confidential information acquired in the course of official duties, nor shall such information be used to further the State employee’s personal interests.

 

• Shall not use his/her official position to secure unwarranted privileges.

• Shall not give the impression that he/she may be influenced or affected in any way in the proper performance of his/her duties.

• Shall conduct himself in a manner which will inspire confidence and trust among the public.

Section 74a - Duty of public officers regarding the physically handicapped.

The Policy Manual of the State University of New York at Stony Brook contains policies and procedures that are applicable to you as a University employee, such as:

P101 - Policy Development and Revision P102 - Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

P103 - University Seal P106 - Sexual Harassment

P108 - Substance Abuse P109 - Responsible Use of Information Technology

P110 - Employee Training and Development P202 - Research Involving Human Subjects

P515 - Authorized Signatures P512 - Duplication of Material Protected by Copyright

P600 - Guns on Campus P601 - Guests/Visitors: Use of Facilities/Programs

P602 - Equipment Inventory Control P611 - Keys, Locks and Other Security Devices

Other policies and procedures, contained in the SUSB Administrative Organization, Policies and Procedures Manual, remain in effect until revisions are approved by the President.

SUNY Policy and Procedures Manual and the Policies of the Board of Trustees of SUNY

Official Compilation of Codes Rules and Regulations of the State of New York, Volume 8, Chapter V, Subchapter B, Part 584.1,.2,.3,.4,.5 - Covers campus parking and traffic regulations.

Applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements

You should understand that there are many other items included in these documents that are of importance to you according to your particular position. Simply stated, these documents explain how the State and the University operate and how employees are expected to conduct their activities within the University.

 

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