Recognizing Economic Interests
nStep Five: What
kinds of financial impacts on your economic interests are considered important enough to trigger a
conflict of interest?
nStep Six: The
important question: Is it substantially likely that the governmental decision will result in one or more of the
materiality standards
being met for one or more of your economic interests?
nStep Seven: If
you have a conflict of interest, does the “public generally” exception apply?
nStep Eight: Even
if you have a disqualifying conflict of interest, is your participation legally required?