Common use of Reporting and Accountability Clause in Contracts

Reporting and Accountability. The Code will be strictly enforced and violations will be dealt with immediately. Violations that involve illegal behavior will be reported to the appropriate authorities. This Code covers a wide range of business practices and procedures. It does not cover every issue that may arise, but it sets out basic principles to guide all employees, officers and directors of the Company. All such persons must conduct themselves accordingly and seek to avoid even the appearance of improper behavior. Those who violate the standards in this Code or who fail to cooperate with management directions given to effect compliance with this Code may be subject to disciplinary action, possibly including termination of employment. For guidance with respect to issues not addressed in this Code, employees should follow the Company’s internal policies and procedures. If you have any questions regarding this Code, you should address these questions to your supervisor, or to the general counsel or other person identified by the Company as its compliance officer (the “Compliance Officer”). The Code is enforced by the General Counsel where the suspected violation involves a person who is not a director or officer. The audit committee, or, if there is no audit or another independent committee, the Board of Directors enforces any suspected violations involving a director or officer.