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POL - Ethics - School District 1999

  • YEAR CREATED: 1999
  • ENTITY TYPE: K-12
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
The document is a Code of Ethics for the Purchasing Department, which is a member of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP). The Code of Ethics outlines the ethical principles that should govern the conduct of every person employed by a public sector procurement or materials management organization. These principles include seeking or accepting a position only when fully in accord with professional principles, believing in the dignity and worth of the service rendered, maintaining honor and integrity in all relationships, avoiding personal aggrandizement or profit through misuse of relationships, identifying and eliminating conflicts of interest, not accepting gifts or gratuities from suppliers, keeping the organization informed on problems and progress, handling personnel matters objectively and without discrimination, and supporting the aims and objectives of the NIGP. The document also includes a memorandum from the Associate Counsel to the Director of Purchasing regarding the conduct of School District employees. It discusses prohibited employment and business relationships, such as employees being prohibited from purchasing goods or services from a business entity in which they or their family members have more than a 5% interest, and employees being prohibited from holding employment or contracts with businesses regulated by or doing business with the School District. The memorandum also provides exemptions to these prohibitions, such as when the business is rotated among qualified suppliers or when the business is awarded through sealed, competitive bidding. Additionally, the document mentions that local government attorneys, as well as their spouses and minor children, are prohibited from accepting any compensation, payment, or thing of value when they are involved in matters that could financially benefit them or their family members. This prohibition aims to ensure that attorneys maintain their independence and avoid any conflicts of interest. Overall, the document provides a comprehensive Code of Ethics for the Purchasing Department and addresses specific ethical considerations related to employment, business relationships, conflicts of interest, and the conduct of local government attorneys.
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