Code of Ethics
Missouri Association of Public Purchasing, Inc.
Chapter #3 of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP)
The Association believes that the following ethical principles should govern the conduct of every person employed by a governmental buying agency.
A member believes in the dignity and value of the service rendered by government and of his own responsibility as a trusted public official.
A member was governed by the highest ideals of honor and integrity in all public and personal relationships in order that he may merit the respect and inspire the confidence of the agency and the public he serves.
A member believes that Association members and their staffs should at no time or under any circumstances, accept, directly or indirectly, from any person, company, firm or corporation to which any purchase order or contract is, or might be awarded, any rebate, gift, money or anything of value whatsoever.
A member avoids misrepresentation and sharp practice in purchases and sales, recognizing that permanent business relations can be maintained only on a structure of honest and fair dealing.
A member strives consistently for knowledge of the professional Public Purchasing Practices and to establish efficient methods for the conduct of his office.
A member resists encroachment on his control of personnel in order to preserve his integrity as a professional administrator. A member handles all personnel matters on a merit basis. Political, religious and racial considerations carry no weight in personnel administration in the agency which the member directs or serves.
A member was receptive to competent counsel from his colleagues and was guided by such counsel without impairing the dignity and responsibility of his office.
A member encourages and facilitates maximum competition through the providing of simple bidding procedures and fair and open specifications.
A member buys and sells on the basis of value, recognizing that value represents that combination of quality, service, and price which assures greatest ultimate economy to the agency.
A member insists on elimination of any practice within the agency that could be considered a Conflict of Interest.
Adopted April 19, 1974
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