a. Improperly disclose private, confidential, or protected information acquired by reason of his official position or improperly use such information to secure special privileges or exemptions for himself or others;

b. Use or attempt to use his official position to secure special privileges or exemptions for himself or others; or

c. Knowingly receive, accept, take, seek, or solicit, directly or indirectly, any gift or loan for himself or another if the gift or loan tends to influence him in the discharge of his official duties.

a. An occasional non-pecuniary gift having a value of less than $50;

b. An award publicly presented;

c. Any bona fide loan made in the ordinary course of business;

d. A political campaign contribution if the contribution is actually used in a political campaign.