Board Policy 4010

Reference WSS 8-3-123 (a) The code of the west, as derived from the book, Cowboy Ethics by
James P. Owen, and summarized as follows, is the official state code of Wyoming. The code
includes:

(i) Live each day with courage;

(ii) Take pride in your work;

(iii) Always finish what you start;

(iv) Do what has to be done;

(v) Be tough, but fair;

(vi) When you make a promise, keep it;

(vii) Ride for the brand;

(viii) Talk less, say more;

(ix) Remember that some things are not for sale;

(x) Know where to draw the line.

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In addition, Reference WSS 9-13-101-109
GOVERNMENT ETHICS ARTICLE 1 PUBLIC OFFICIALS, MEMBERS AND
EMPLOYEES ETHICS 9-13-101. Short title. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Ethics and Disclosure Act. 9-13-102. Definitions.

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(a) As used in this article: (i) "Anything of value" means:

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(A) A pecuniary item, including money or a bank bill or note;

(B) A promissory note, bill of exchange, order, draft, warrant, check or bond given for the payment of money;

(C) A contract, agreement, promise or other obligation for an advance, conveyance, forgiveness of indebtedness, deposit, distribution, loan, payment, gift, pledge or transfer of money;

(D) A stock, bond, note or other investment interest in an entity;

(E) A right in action;

(F) A gift, tangible good, chattel or an interest in a gift, tangible good or chattel;

(G) A work of art, antique or collectible; ...

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