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POL - OA4 Accreditation - Code of Ethics Policy

  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
The document is the El Paso County Procurement Policies Manual, which outlines the principles and code of ethics that all department personnel must adhere to when making purchases for the county. The document emphasizes the importance of acting in the best interests of the county, following established policies, seeking competent counsel, and striving for knowledge in the procurement process. It also highlights the need for honesty, denouncing commercial bribery, and providing prompt and courteous reception to those on legitimate business missions. The document states that anyone making purchases for the county is an agent of the county and must follow the State Procurement Code of Ethics. It also mentions that the department is a member of the National Institute of Governmental Procurement (NIGP) and believes in the ethical principles outlined by NIGP. These principles include serving the organization to the best of one's abilities, believing in the dignity and worth of the services rendered, maintaining honor and integrity, avoiding conflicts of interest, and not accepting gifts or gratuities from suppliers. The document also addresses conduct when dealing with vendors, prohibiting employees from accepting gifts or gratuities and recommending the presence of a procurement specialist during contract negotiations. It emphasizes the importance of discouraging collusion in bidding and directs vendors to contact the department for any questions regarding contracts.
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