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MODL - Award - OA4 Code of Ethics Example 2002

  • YEAR CREATED: 2002
  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: MODL - Model, Templates
The document is a memorandum from the Director of the Purchasing Division in Broward County, Florida, regarding the adoption of an Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy. The policy is based on the Code of Ethics published by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP). The memorandum acknowledges and formally adopts both the Broward County Standards Unit's policy and the NIGP's Code of Ethics as the official policy of the Purchasing Division. The document outlines the ethical principles that should govern the conduct of all employees in the procurement or materials management organization. These principles include seeking employment in accordance with professional principles, believing in the dignity and worth of public service, maintaining honor and integrity in all relationships, avoiding personal profit through misuse of relationships, identifying and eliminating conflicts of interest, keeping the organization informed, handling personnel matters on a merit basis, avoiding personal favors in conflict with the profession, and supporting the aims and objectives of the NIGP. The document also emphasizes that purchasing agents and those with UPPCC certification should not accept gifts or gratuities from suppliers that may influence purchasing decisions.
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