Gifts
As a general rule, never accept a gift, gratuity, or anything of value if it could be reasonably expected to influence your vote, judgment or action. The law allows some employees to receive gifts up to $100 from a single source in a calendar year, and also provides special limits and exemptions. More stringent requirements apply to individuals who are involving in making purchases on behalf of the university or determining which vendors EWU should contract with. A detailed list of all of the rules pertaining to gifts is included in EWU Policy 901-01: Ethical Standards.
Honoraria
An honoraria is money or anything of economic value offered for a speech, appearance or article in connection with employee’s official role. EWU’s policy permits employees to use state time/resources to prepare materials for a speech/presentation for which an honorarium will be paid if the activity is related to your official role at EWU; and to accept without approval if not cash/cash equivalent, an item valued at less than $1,000. Employees must obtain advance approval if is a cash or cash equivalent valued at more than $1,000.
