friendship unless the public official or public employee has
reason to believe the gift was made because of the official
position or employment of the public official or public
employee. In determining whether a gift is provided on the
basis of a personal friendship, a public official or public
employee must consider the following:
(i) The history of the public official's or public
employee's relationship with the individual, including
any previous exchange of gifts.
(ii) Whether, to the public official's, or public
employee's knowledge, the individual personally paid for
the gift or whether the individual sought a tax deduction
or business reimbursement for the cost of the gift.
(iii) Whether, to the public official's or public
employee's knowledge, the individual at the same time
gave the same or similar gifts to other public officials
or public employees.
(3) Informational materials that are sent to an office
of the public official or public employee in the form of
books, articles, periodicals, other written materials,
audiotapes, videotapes or other forms of communication.
(4) Awards or prizes that are given to competitors in
contests or events open to the public, including random
drawings.
(5) Honorary degrees and associated travel, food,
refreshments and entertainment provided in the presentation
of the degrees and awards.
(6) Training provided to a public official or public
employee if the training relates to the public official's or
public employee's position or employment. This shall include
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