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Public
service is a public trust. . .
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requiring us to place loyalty to the public we serve, its
laws, District rules and regulations, and ethical principles
above personal gain. In doing so we must demonstrate the highest
standards of integrity, truthfulness, honesty and fortitude
in all our activities in order to inspire confidence and trust
in the District.
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Perceptions
of others
are critical . . . |
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to our reputations. The public's opinion of our integrity,
truthfulness, and honesty is critical to our success. Any
compromise of these character traits will damage the ability
of the District to perform its tasks or accomplish its mission. |
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awareness and understanding of ethical standards is important
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because
despite preventive steps, situations will emerge to test us.
The law and our personnel rules are necessary but may be insufficient
guides for our conduct. |
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We
will adhere to the following ethical principles none of which
is more important than another,
to ensure that the public has
complete confidence in our integrity:
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| Business
Decisions: |
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We
will make business decisions by putting the trust the public
has placed in us over our personal benefit.
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| District
Assets: |
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We
will use District resources solely for District business and
for their intended purpose.
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| Gifts: |
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We
will reject gifts or favors that have the potential to call
into question our decisions.
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| Ideas: |
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We
will express our ideas that may benefit the District.
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| Time: |
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We
will treat time as a valuable commodity, and will focus on District
business while on the clock.
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| Speech: |
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We
will communicate honestly and with respect.
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| Behavior: |
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We
will treat everyone with respect and dignity.
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| Law
and Regulations: |
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We
will comply with the spirit and letter of the law.
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| Responsibility: |
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We
will quickly try to correct our mistakes, and will take responsibility
for our actions.
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| Leadership: |
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We
are committed to this Code of Ethics and will lead by example. |
