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POL - Code of Conduct for Employees 2009

  • YEAR CREATED: 2009
  • ENTITY TYPE: K-12
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: MGT - HR, Org, Performance, Mgmt
The document is a Code of Conduct for Employees of the District School Board of Pasco County, specifically focusing on the purchasing policies and procedures. The code emphasizes the principles of fairness, equity, and open competition in the procurement process. It prohibits the acceptance of gratuities, gifts, or any favors that may raise doubts about impartiality. The aim is to provide goods and services to the educational community at competitive costs, while maintaining suitable quality and timely performance. The document states that preference will not be considered in the awarding of district school board business, unless mandated by law. However, when prices, quality, and other factors are essentially identical, vendors from Pasco County may be given preference. The code also addresses conflict of interest and ethical standards. It states that public employment is a public trust, and any attempt to gain personal benefit through conduct inconsistent with the employee's duties is a breach of public trust. Employees are prohibited from participating in procurement processes if they or their immediate family members have a financial interest in the procurement, or if they have any negotiations or arrangements concerning prospective employment with any person, business, or organization involved in the procurement. Additionally, employees whose salaries are paid by the district school board are not allowed to participate in the purchase or bidding of any surplus property declared by the board. The document also mentions that no person, unless authorized by the superintendent, can make any purchase or enter into any contract using school or district funds. Unauthorized purchases or contracts will not be approved by the district school board. It states that confirmation purchase orders are unauthorized instruments and subject to the above policy. Lastly, the code discourages advance payments for goods and services but allows for prepayment in certain cases, such as subscriptions, with the authorization of the superintendent or their designee(s), as long as adequate protection is provided to ensure the provision of the goods and services.
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