Arkansas Code Title 19. Public Finance § 19-11-704. General ethical standards

(1) Any attempt to realize personal gain through public employment by conduct inconsistent with the proper discharge of the employee's duties is a breach of a public trust.

(2) In order to fulfill this general prescribed standard, employees must also meet the specific standards set forth in § 19-11-705, which refers to employee conflict of interest; § 19-11-706, which refers to employee disclosure requirements; § 19-11-707, which refers to gratuities and kickbacks; § 19-11-708, which refers to prohibition against contingent fees; § 19-11-709, which refers to restrictions on employment of present and former employees; and § 19-11-710, which refers to use of confidential information.