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Procurement Services Code of Ethics

An overview of the Procurement Services Code of Ethics.

  1. Exercise sound business judgment and maintain the highest ethical standards in the conduct of university business
  2. Foster fair, ethical and legal business practices that promote the university’s mission.
  3. Grant all competitive offers equal consideration to the extent State regulations and the established policies of NC State University permit and regard each transaction on its own merit.
  4. Cooperate with trade and industrial associations, governmental and private agencies that are engaged in the promotion and development of sound business methods.
  5. Conduct business with potential and current suppliers in an atmosphere of mutual confidence and integrity.
  6. Demand honesty in sales representation whether offered through verbal or written statements, advertisements, or product samples.
  7. Be prompt and courteous to all legitimate business partners.  Strive to obtain the maximum value for each dollar spent.
  8. Decline personal gifts or gratuities per NC Department of Administration Executive Order 24 (Gifts to State Employees).
  9. Adhere to the Finance Division Code of Conduct and Ethics.