CLAIM UNDER REVIEW
Yuma maintains local procurement rules addressing gratuities, kickbacks, employment restrictions, contingent fees, confidential information, and remedies.
Chapter 36 contains procurement ethics standards; § 36-70 refers to A.R.S. §§ 38-501 et seq.
Assessment
The cited evidence establishes the claim as stated.
This is an editorial assessment of the cited evidence, not a finding by a court or public authority.
Evidence summary
Chapter 36 contains procurement ethics standards; § 36-70 refers to A.R.S. §§ 38-501 et seq. Supporting primary authorities and limitations are attached.
What the evidence establishes
Local procurement rules address defined conduct and often incorporate or preserve state law.
What it does not establish
They do not establish a comprehensive citywide ethics code or commission.
What remains unknown
Whether additional local standards are valid in a particular application.
Supporting sources 7
- Primary source · Government recordYuma City Code § 36-70: Ethics in Public Contracting
Official online City Code text for § 36-70; printed City Code is definitive and later changes may exist.
- Primary source · Government recordYuma City Code § 36-71: Gratuities and Kickbacks
Official online City Code text for § 36-71; printed City Code is definitive and later changes may exist.
- Primary source · Government recordYuma City Code § 36-72: Restrictions on Employment of Present and Former Employees
Official online City Code text for § 36-72; printed City Code is definitive and later changes may exist.
- Primary source · Government recordYuma City Code § 36-73: Prohibition Against Contingent Fees
Official online City Code text for § 36-73; printed City Code is definitive and later changes may exist.
- Primary source · Government recordYuma City Code § 36-74: Use of Confidential Information
Official online City Code text for § 36-74; printed City Code is definitive and later changes may exist.
- Primary source · Government recordYuma City Code § 36-75: Public Access to Procurement Information
Official online City Code text for § 36-75; printed City Code is definitive and later changes may exist.
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- Primary source · Government recordYuma City Code § 36-76: Civil and Administrative Remedies
Official online City Code text for § 36-76; printed City Code is definitive and later changes may exist.
Contradicting sources
No published contradicting sources are attached. This does not establish that none exist.
Sources 7
- Primary source · Government recordYuma City Code § 36-70: Ethics in Public Contracting
Official online City Code text for § 36-70; printed City Code is definitive and later changes may exist.
- Primary source · Government recordYuma City Code § 36-71: Gratuities and Kickbacks
Official online City Code text for § 36-71; printed City Code is definitive and later changes may exist.
- Primary source · Government recordYuma City Code § 36-72: Restrictions on Employment of Present and Former Employees
Official online City Code text for § 36-72; printed City Code is definitive and later changes may exist.
- Primary source · Government recordYuma City Code § 36-73: Prohibition Against Contingent Fees
Official online City Code text for § 36-73; printed City Code is definitive and later changes may exist.
- Primary source · Government recordYuma City Code § 36-74: Use of Confidential Information
Official online City Code text for § 36-74; printed City Code is definitive and later changes may exist.
- Primary source · Government recordYuma City Code § 36-75: Public Access to Procurement Information
Official online City Code text for § 36-75; printed City Code is definitive and later changes may exist.
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- Primary source · Government recordYuma City Code § 36-76: Civil and Administrative Remedies
Official online City Code text for § 36-76; printed City Code is definitive and later changes may exist.
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