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Article 7
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(Procedures for handling the acceptance of improper benefits)
Except under any of the circumstances set forth in the preceding article, when any personnel of this Corporation are provided with or are promised, either directly or indirectly, any benefits as specified in Article 4 by a third party, the matter shall be handled in accordance with the following procedures:
- If there is no relationship of interest between the party providing or offering the benefit and the official duties of this Corporation's personnel, the personnel shall report to their immediate supervisor within 3 days from the acceptance of the benefit, and the responsible unit shall be notified if necessary.
- If a relationship of interest does exist between the party providing or offering the benefit and the official duties of this Corporation's personnel, the personnel shall return or refuse the benefit, and shall report to his or her immediate supervisor and notify the responsible unit. When the benefit cannot be returned, then within 3 days from the acceptance of the benefit, the personnel shall refer the matter to the responsible unit for handling.
"A relationship of interest between the party providing or offering the benefit and the official duties of this Corporation's personnel," as referred to in the preceding paragraph, refers to one of the following circumstances:
- When the two parties have commercial dealings, a relationship of direction and supervision, or subsidies (or rewards) for expenses.
- When a contracting, trading, or other contractual relationship is being sought, is in progress, or has been established.
- Other circumstances in which a decision regarding this Corporation's business, or the execution or non-execution of business, will result in a beneficial or adverse impact.
The responsible unit of this Corporation shall make a proposal, based on the nature and value of the benefit under paragraph 1, that it be returned, accepted on payment, given to the public, donated to charity, or handled in another appropriate manner. The proposal shall be implemented after being reported and approved.
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