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Ethics Policy
- Conduct business in good faith: demanding honesty and legal, ethical practices from all participants in the purchasing process.
- Strive to obtain the maximum value for each dollar of expenditure.
- Foster an open environment by being fair and reasonable in all dealings.
- Promote positive vendor relationships by according all competitive vendors courteous, fair and ethical treatment and by granting them equal consideration insofar as state, federal and CSU regulations require.
- Make reasonable efforts to negotiate equitable and mutually agreeable settlements of controversies with a vendor(s).
- At no time and under no circumstances accept directly or indirectly gifts, gratuities or other things of value that might influence, or appear to influence, purchasing decisions.
- Avoid involvement in any transactions/activity that could be considered to be a conflict between personal interests and the interests of the CSU.
- Enhance proficiency by acquiring and maintaining current technical knowledge and pursuing related educational opportunities and professional growth.
- Know and obey the letter and spirit of laws governing the purchasing function and remain alert to the legal ramifications of purchasing decisions.
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