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MODL - Purchasing Ethics Policy 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 purpose of the memorandum is to acknowledge and formally adopt the policy as the division's own. The policy is based on the Code of Ethics published by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP). The memorandum outlines the ethical principles that should govern the conduct of every person employed in the public sector procurement or materials management organization. These principles include seeking or accepting a position only when qualified and in accordance with professional principles, believing in the dignity and worth of the services rendered, maintaining honor and integrity in all relationships, avoiding personal aggrandizement or profit through misuse of relationships, identifying and eliminating conflicts of interest, and keeping the organization informed on problems and progress. The memorandum also states that purchasing agents and those with UPPCC certification should not accept gifts or gratuities from suppliers that could influence purchasing decisions. The document concludes by stating support for the professional aims and objectives of the NIGP.
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