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have very clear codes of conduct for their public officials, which will restrict what they can and cannot do or accept from the public,” said Pelissero. “These are intended to limit the opportunities for some- thing to occur that doesn't appear to be proper. But even if there’s not a legal requirement or restriction, business owners should be mindful of ethical concerns when they interact with local public officials.” It’s not a good idea, for example, to offer free tickets to some event while at the same time seeking something for your business. And avoid offering to spring for lunch. “In most cases, the politician can't accept payment of meals,” said Pelissero. “They need to avoid doing anything that creates the appearance of a gift, for which something was expected in return.”
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The trick here is to avoid both the reality and the ap- pearance of shady conduct. “Business owners should find opportunities to speak to their representatives in ways that don't appear compromising,” said Pelissero. Speaking up at city council meetings or public gather- ings sponsored by civic organizations such as the Rota- ry Club is always acceptable. Those are good venues in which to interact with public officials and get to know them and maybe have a chance to talk with them about issues that are of concern to business. “If you do happen to meet privately with a public offi- cial, make sure you are there to provide useful information to help them reach a decision,” said Pelissero. “You’re not there to find out what it is you can do to come to some ar- rangement about an issue, because that can be perceived as unethical.” Bonus tip: It’s okay to send a thank you letter to a pol- itician who has done a business-friendly action, and who may want to post your message on their website. Keeping Perspective Becoming an effective player in local politics can go a long way toward promoting business-friendly regulations. Local politicians want to hear from businesses, just as they want to hear from other area stakeholders. “Many small business owners think that no one will listen to them,” said Bocskor. “But that’s not true. Studies
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