December 9, 2024 As the holiday season approaches, the Office of Risk Management and Compliance wants to remind everyone of the Alabama Ethics Law and UAH's gift policies. Please refer to the chart below before giving or receiving any gifts. If you have any questions or concerns, contact compliance@uah.edu. Thing of Value = Any gift, benefit, favor, service, gratuity, tickets or passes to an entertainment, social or sporting event offered only to public officials, unsecured loan, other than those loans made in the ordinary course of business, reward, promise of future employment, or honoraria Relevant Policies: Code of Alabama 1975 - Code of Ethics for Public Officials, Employees, etc. The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama Board Manual - Board Rule 411. Minimum Standards, Acceptance, and Reporting of Gifts and Use of Gift Revenue 04.04.01 Gift Acceptance Policy 04.04.03 Guidelines for Fundraising and Gift Solicitation 06.04.08 Awards Gifts and Prizes Policy 06.09.05 Institutional Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment (Interim) 07.02.05 Distinguishing Sponsored Projects from Gifts