The Fact Chronology of Case # 60-9-A

Fact Time Qualifier
1. Engineer A <is hired to provide services for> Public Body X. Pre-existing fact
2. Agency Employees <are employed by> Public Body X. Pre-existing fact
3. Other Agency Employees <are employed by> Public Body X. Pre-existing fact
4. Meals <are worth> 15-20 Dollars. After the start of 2
5. Christmas Gifts <are worth> 10 Dollars. After the start of 3
6. Engineer A <gives a gift of> Meals <to> Agency Employees. [Questioned Fact 1] Occurs during 4
7. Agency Employees <accept a gift of> Meals <from> Engineer A. [Questioned Fact 2] Immediately after the conclusion of 6, Occurs during 4
8. Engineer A <gives a gift of> Christmas Gifts <to> Other Agency Employees. [Questioned Fact 1] Occurs during 5
9. Other Agency Employees <accept a gift of> Christmas Gifts <from> Engineer A. [Questioned Fact 2] Immediately after the conclusion of 8,Occurs during 5

Actor and Object Types

1.
Engineer A --> Engineer
2.
Public Body X --> Governmental Body
3.
Agency Employees --> Engineer
4.
Other Agency Employees --> Engineer
5.
Meals --> Tangible Favor.
6.
15-20 Dollars --> Range of Money
7.
Christmas Gifts --> Tangible Favor.
8.
10 Dollars --> Amount of Money

The Board's Analysis

Questioned Fact(s) 1: Facts 6, 8
Questioned Actor or Actors: Engineer A
The Board's Conclusion: Ethical

The board cited the following evidence in support of their conclusion:

Code Code Status How Cited Grouped With Over rides Why Relevant? Why Violated, Not Violated, Changed, or Not Applicable?
R1:4 Not Violated, More Importance Explicitly Discussed None None ^ Engineer gives a gift or other consideration (to someone other than an employment agency) [6, 8] ^ ^ The gift or consideration is not intended to secure work [4, 5, Inference based on facts] ^
R1:1 Not Violated Referenced Only None None ^ Engineer is involved in professional relations [1, 2, 3] ^ ^ Engineer's professional relations are guided by the highest standards of integrity [4, 5, Inference based on facts] ^
C8 Not Violated Referenced Only None None ^ Engineer has a client [1] ^ ^ Engineer acts as a faithful agent or trustee for the client [4, 5, Inference based on facts] ^

The board cited the following evidence that conflicts with their conclusion:

None.

The board cited the following background information that neither directly supports nor directly conflicts with their conclusion:

None.
Questioned Fact(s) 2: Fact 7, 9
Questioned Actor or Actors: Agency Employees, Other Agency Employees
The Board's Conclusion: Ethical

The board cited the following evidence in support of their conclusion:

Code Code Status How Cited Grouped With Over rides Why Relevant? Why Violated, Not Violated, Changed, or Not Applicable?
C16 Not Violated, More Importance Explicitly Discussed None None ^ Engineer has an employer [2, 3] ^ ^ Engineer is responsible for engineering work with the employer [Unstated assumption] 

Engineer does not accept a commission or allowance (directly or indirectly) from contractors or other parties in connection with the engineering work [4, 5, 7, 9, Inference based on facts] ^
R17:29 Not Violated, More Importance Explicitly Discussed None None ^ Engineer has the responsibility for awarding a contract [Unstated assumption] ^ ^Engineer does not accept personal considerations in connection with the awarding of a contract [4, 5, 7, 9, Inference based on facts] ^
R1:1 Not Violated Referenced Only None None ^ Engineer is involved in professional relations [1, 2, 3] ^ ^ Engineer's professional relations are guided by the highest standards of integrity [4, 5, 7, 9, Inference based on facts] ^
C8 Not Violated Referenced Only None None ^ Engineer has an employer [2, 3] ^ ^ Engineer acts as a faithful agent or trustee for the employer [4, 5, 7, 9, Inference based on facts] ^
C9 Not Violated Referenced Only None None ^ Engineer has an employer [2, 3] ^ ^ Engineer must deal with a contractor in connection with his employer [Unstated assumption] 

Engineer acts with fairness and justice between his employer and the contractor [4, 5, 7, 9, Inference based on facts] ^

The board cited the following evidence that conflicts with their conclusion:

None.

The board cited the following background information that neither directly supports nor directly conflicts with their conclusion:

None.

The Fact Chronology of Case 60-9-B

Fact Time Qualifier
1. Engineering Employees <are employed by> Industrial Firm X. Pre-existing fact
2. Salesman <markets products to> Industrial Firm X. Pre-existing fact
3. Engineering Employees <recommend products for> Industrial Firm X. After the start of 1
4. Salesman <gives a gift of> 25-100 Dollars <to> Engineering Employees. After the start of 3
5. Engineering Employees <accept a gift of> 25-100 Dollars <from> Salesman. [Questioned Fact] Immediately after the conclusion of 4

Actor and Object Types

1.
Engineering Employees --> Engineer
2.
Industrial Firm X --> Engineering Firm
3.
Salesman --> Engineering Supplier
4.
25-100 Dollars --> Tangible Favor, Range of Money

The Board's Analysis

Questioned Fact(s): Fact 5
Questioned Actor or Actors: Engineering Employees
The Board's Conclusion: Unethical

The board cited the following evidence in support of their conclusion:

Code Code Status How Cited Grouped With Over rides Why Relevant? Why Violated, Not Violated, Changed, or Not Applicable?
C16 Violated, More Importance Explicitly Discussed None None ^ Engineer has an employer [1] ^ ^ Engineer is responsible for engineering work with the employer [3] 

Engineer accepts a commission or allowance (directly or indirectly) from contractors or other parties in connection with the engineering work [2, 3, 5, Inference based on facts] ^
R17:29 Violated, More Importance Explicitly Discussed None None ^ Engineer has the responsibility for awarding a contract [3] ^ ^ Engineer accepts personal considerations in connection with the awarding of a contract [2, 3, 5, Inference based on facts] ^
R1:1 Violated Referenced Only None None ^ Engineer is involved in professional relations [2, 3, 5] ^ ^ Engineer's professional relations are not guided by the highest standards of integrity [5, Inference based on facts] ^
C8 Violated Referenced Only None None ^ Engineer has an employer [1] ^ ^ Engineer does not act as a faithful agent or trustee for the employer [5, Inference based on facts] ^
C9 Violated Referenced Only None None ^ Engineer has an employer [1] ^ ^ Engineer must deal with a contractor in connection with his employer [2, 3] 

Engineer does not act with fairness and justice between his employer and the contractor [5, Inference based on facts] ^

The board cited the following evidence that conflicts with their conclusion:

None.

The board cited the following background information that neither directly supports nor directly conflicts with their conclusion:

None.

The Fact Chronology of Case 60-9-C

Fact Time Qualifier
1. Chief Engineer <is employed by> Client Firm. Pre-existing fact
2. Consultant <is hired to provide services for> Client Firm. Occurs during 1
3. Chief Engineer <supervises> Consultant. Occurs during 2
4. Consultant <completes services for> Client Firm. Ends 2, 3
5. New Automobile <is worth> 4000 Dollars. After the conclusion of 4
6. Consultant <gives a gift of> New Automobile <to> Chief Engineer. [Questioned Fact 1] Occurs during 5
7. Chief Engineer <accepts a gift of> New Automobile <from> Consultant.[Questioned Fact 2] Immediately after the conclusion of 6, Occurs during 5

Actor and Object Types.

1.
Chief Engineer --> Engineer
2.
Client Firm --> Client Firm
3.
Consultant --> Engineer
4.
New Automobile --> Tangible Favor
5.
4000 Dollars --> Amount of Money

The Board's Analysis

Questioned Fact(s) 1: Fact 6
Questioned Actor or Actors: Consultant
The Board's Conclusion: Unethical

The board cited the following evidence in support of their conclusion:

Code Code Status How Cited Grouped With Over rides Why Relevant? Why Violated, Not Violated, Changed, or Not Applicable?
R1:4 Violated, More Importance Explicitly Discussed None None ^ Engineer gives a gift or other consideration (to someone other than an employment agency) [6, 8] ^ ^ The gift or consideration is intended to secure work [5, 6, Inference based on facts] ^
R1:1 Violated Referenced Only None None ^ Engineer is involved in professional relations [1, 2, 3] ^ ^ Engineer's professional relations are not guided by the highest standards of integrity [5, 6, Inference based on facts] ^
C8 Violated Referenced Only None None ^ Engineer has a client [2] ^ ^ Engineer does not act as a faithful agent or trustee for the client [5, 6, Inference based on facts] ^

The board cited the following evidence that conflicts with their conclusion:

None.

The board cited the following background information that neither directly supports nor directly conflicts with their conclusion:

None.
Questioned Fact(s) 2: Fact 7
Questioned Actor or Actors: Chief Engineer
The Board's Conclusion: Unethical

The board cited the following evidence in support of their conclusion:

Code Code Status How Cited Grouped With Over rides Why Relevant? Why Violated, Not Violated, Changed, or Not Applicable?
C16 Violated, More Importance Explicitly Discussed None None ^ Engineer has an employer [1] ^ ^ Engineer is responsible for engineering work with the employer [3] 

Engineer accepts a commission or allowance (directly or indirectly) from contractors or other parties in connection with the engineering work [2, 3, 5, 7, Inference based on facts] ^
R17:29 Violated, More Importance Explicitly Discussed None None ^ Engineer has the responsibility for awarding a contract [Unstated assumption] ^ ^ Engineer accepts personal considerations in connection with the awarding of a contract [2, 3, 5, 7, Inference based on facts] ^
R1:1 Violated Referenced Only None None ^ Engineer is involved in professional relations [3] ^ ^ Engineer's professional relations are not guided by the highest standards of integrity [5, 7, Inference based on facts] ^
C8 Violated Referenced Only None None ^ Engineer has an employer [1] ^ ^ Engineer does not act as a faithful agent or trustee for the employer [5, 7, Inference based on facts] ^
C9 Violated Referenced Only None None ^ Engineer has an employer [1] ^ ^ Engineer must deal with a contractor in connection with his employer [2, 3] 

Engineer does not act with fairness and justice between his employer and the contractor [5, 7, Inference based on facts] ^

The board cited the following evidence that conflicts with their conclusion:

None.

The board cited the following background information that neither directly supports nor directly conflicts with their conclusion:

None.
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