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NIGP Code of Ethics
Seeks or accepts a position as head or
employee only when fully in accord with the professional principles
applicable thereto and when confident of possessing the
qualifications to serve under those principles to the advantage of
the employing organizations.
Believes in the dignity and worth of the
service rendered by the organization, and the societal
responsibilities assumed as a trusted public servant.
Is governed by the highest ideals of honor
and integrity in all public and personal relationships in order to
merit the respect and inspire the confidence of the organization and
the public being served.
Believes that personal aggrandizement or
personal profit obtained through misuse of public or personal
relationships is dishonest and not tolerable.
Identifies and eliminates participation of
any individual in operational situations where a conflict of
interest may be involved.
Believes that members of the Institute and
its staff should at no time, or under any circumstances, accept
directly or indirectly, gifts, gratuities, or other things of value
from suppliers, which might influence or appear to influence
purchasing decisions.
Keeps the governmental organization
informed, through appropriate channels, on problems and progress of
applicable operations by emphasizing the importance of the facts.
Resists encroachment on control of
personnel in order to preserve integrity as a professional manager.
Handles all personnel matters on a merit basis. Politics, religion,
ethnicity, gender and age carry no weight in personnel
administration in the agency being directed or served.
Seeks or dispenses no personal favors.
Handles each administrative problem objectively and empathetically,
without discrimination.
Subscribes to and supports the
professional aims and objectives of the National Institute of
Governmental Purchasing, Inc.
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