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POL - General Standards of Ethical Conduct - City of Chandler

  • ENTITY TYPE: City/Township
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
The document includes two exhibits related to the code of ethics for procurement employees. Exhibit 8 is the City of Chandler Code, Section 3-15, which outlines the general standards of ethical conduct for public procurement employees. It emphasizes the importance of impartiality, fair competition, and public confidence in the integrity of the City's procurement organization. The code also states that any attempt to realize personal gain through public employment or influence others to breach ethical standards is a breach of public trust. Exhibit 17 is the NIGP Purchasing Code of Ethics, which provides ethical principles that should govern the conduct of every person employed by a governmental buying agency. These principles include being fully in accord with the professional principles of governmental purchasing, believing in the dignity and worth of government service, and maintaining honor and integrity in all public and personal relationships. The code also prohibits accepting gifts or other things of value from vendors and emphasizes the importance of keeping the employing jurisdiction informed and handling personnel matters on a merit basis. Additionally, it states that personal favors should not be sought or dispensed, and that administrative problems should be handled objectively without discrimination. The code concludes by stating support for the professional objectives of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing.
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