Conflict of Interest Disclosure PO7.1 Agency officers engaged in procurement activity are not to use information obtained in the course of official duties to: Gain a direct or indirect pecuniary advantage. Gain improper advantage for self or others. Act partially or inconsistently with their obligations. Cause harm to other people, business or the Government. The Public Sector Employment and Management Act Employment Instruction Number 12 Code of Conduct applies to all Government – employees. The requirements contained in the Code of Conduct apply equally to Government employees involved with procurement activities. Sanctions for breaches of legislative and procedural requirements will apply in accordance with penalties imposed by the legislation (which could include imprisonment under the Criminal Code Act and dismissal under the Public Sector Employment and Management Act). All Government employees involved in procurement activities are required to perform their duties in a manner that is fair, transparent, free from bias and unaffected by self-interest or personal gain. Similarly, potential Suppliers should not approach Government employees in a way that is or could be perceived to be an attempt to inappropriately influence Agency procurement outcomes or processes. Government aims to foster and maintain complete confidence in the integrity of its procurement process by ensuring: Individuals involved in the assessment process conduct themselves in an ethical and appropriate manner. Individuals do not hold financial interests that conflict with the conscientious performance of their duties. Individuals do not accept from Respondents/Tenderers or associates any gifts, gratuities or favours including: Entertainment Transportation Lodging Future employment Future business opportunity Services Any other pecuniary or non-pecuniary benefit. Individuals involved in the assessment process do not engage in any practice that gives one party an advantage over another.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure PO7.1 Agency officers engaged in procurement activity are not to use information obtained in the course of official duties to: Gain a direct or indirect pecuniary advantage. Gain improper advantage for self or others. Act partially or inconsistently with their obligations. Cause harm to other people, business or the Government. The Public Sector Employment and Management Act Employment Instruction Number 12 – Code of Conduct applies to all Government employees. The requirements contained in the Code of Conduct apply equally to Government employees involved with procurement activities. Sanctions for breaches of legislative and procedural requirements will apply in accordance with penalties imposed by the legislation (which could include imprisonment under the Criminal Code Act and dismissal under the Public Sector Employment and Management Act). All Government employees involved in procurement activities are required to perform their duties in a manner that is fair, transparent, free from bias and unaffected by self-interest or personal gain. Similarly, potential Suppliers should not approach Government employees in a way that is or could be perceived to be an attempt to inappropriately influence Agency procurement outcomes or processes. Government aims to foster and maintain complete confidence in the integrity of its procurement process by ensuring: Individuals involved in the assessment process conduct themselves in an ethical and appropriate manner. Individuals do not hold financial interests that conflict with the conscientious performance of their duties. Individuals do not accept from Respondents/Tenderers or associates any gifts, gratuities or favours including: Entertainment Transportation Lodging Future employment Future business opportunity Services Any other pecuniary or non-pecuniary benefit. Individuals involved in the assessment process do not engage in any practice that gives one party an advantage over another.
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