Which statement about passing information in a city staff meeting is true?

• A. A municipal court clerk who learns city plans for a park may pass that information to a real estate agent friend.
• B. A municipal court clerk may disclose confidential information to any friend.
• C. A municipal court clerk must report such information to the court only.
• D. A municipal court clerk may publish the information publicly.

Answer: (C)

Information learned in the course of official duties is confidential and must be protected. A municipal court clerk should keep sensitive topics—like city plans—within the official chain of command and disclose them only through the proper channel, such as reporting to the court. This maintains the integrity of processes, prevents conflicts of interest, and supports public trust. Sharing with a private friend, or publishing publicly, would breach that confidentiality and is not allowed.