The act says that it it is mandatory to disclose gifts or other advantages when their total value exceeds $200. However, there are exceptions. For example, a public office holder would not be obliged to communicate with the office of the commissioner if they receive a gift from their family worth $200 or more, because they are not obligated to make a disclosure in this situation.
The test in section 11 does not always call for the commissioner to get involved. In fact, public office holders can find themselves in a situation where they might ponder the potential influence a gift may have. If the public office holders decide that this isn't the case, they do not need to communicate with the office of the commissioner.