Section No: 9

CITY OF NAPLES
PERSONNEL POLICIES & PROCEDURES MANUAL
Effective:
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT/
02/01/2015
BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Last Revised:
01/15/2004

POLICY: The City of Naples will adhere to the Florida Constitution, Florida State Statute, and
City of Naples Code of Ordinances in regard to any conflict of interest in outside employment or
business activity by its employees.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

I. PURPOSE

The purpose of the “Notice of Outside Employment or Business Activity” form is for employees
to recognize and acknowledge that they are not permitted to engage in employment or business
activities which may conflict with their City duties and responsibilities.

II. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY

An employee is required to complete a “Notice of Outside Employment or Business Activity” form

during his or her initial employment and any time thereafter when the employee intends to engage
in outside employment, self-employment or business activity. The form will be forwarded by the
immediate supervisor to the department director. The department director and the Human
Resources Director will review and make a determination. If an employee’s request is denied, he or
she will be notified of this status and the reason(s) for the denial. Employees must complete a new
form when the status of any engagement changes, and the above process will be followed for each
new engagement or activity. Each form will be retained in the employee's personnel file.

II. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The department director may, deny requests for outside employment if it is determined that the
employment poses a direct conflict or the appearance of a conflict of interest with the type of work
performed or hours required as deemed in the best interest of the City.

If the employee is found to be engaged in outside business activity or employment without

having completed the required notification process and obtaining subsequent approval, the
employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employees who are on an approved paid or unpaid leave of absence of any type may not seek or
accept outside employment, unless authorized by the Department Director AND Human
Resources Director.
* Please refer to City of Naples Code of Ordinance Chapter 2, Article IX “Code of Ethics” for additional information.