Another case of do what I say , not what I do. Every year we employees have to sign an ethics form saying we agree not to receive or give gifts. I guess there’s an asterisk saying it’s not unethical as long as you’re a shot caller.
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/investigations/2020/01/31/desoto-officials-mired-in-fraud-scandal-also-took-att-freebies-to-attend-dinners-audit-shows/