Common use of Ethical Practices Clause in Contracts

Ethical Practices. Yakima Valley College is a state agency operated in accordance with Washington State law. To protect the public interest, College employees are obligated to treat their positions as a public trust, using their official powers and duties and the resources of the College only to advance the public interest. This obligation requires that all employees a. Protect the integrity of the College by being independent and impartial in the exercise of their duties, avoiding the use of their position for personal gain or private advantage. b. Promote an environment free from fraud, abuse of authority, and misuse of public property. c. Create a work environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. d. Treat members of the campus community and the community at large with respect, concern, courtesy, and responsiveness. e. Protect confidential information to which employees have access.

Ethical Practices. Yakima Valley Community College is a state agency operated in accordance with Washington State law. To protect the public interest, College employees are obligated to treat their positions as a public trust, using their official powers and duties and the resources of the College only to advance the public interest. This obligation requires that all employees a. Protect the integrity of the College by being independent and impartial in the exercise of their duties, avoiding the use of their position for personal gain or private advantage. b. Promote an environment free from fraud, abuse of authority, and misuse of public property. c. Create a work environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. d. Treat members of the campus community and the community at large with respect, concern, courtesy, and responsiveness. e. Protect confidential information to which employees have access.