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Act with honesty and integrity, avoiding actual or apparent conflicts of interest.
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Provide constituents with information that is accurate, complete, objective, relevant, timely and understandable.
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Comply with laws, rules and regulations of federal, state, provincial and local governments, and other appropriate private and public regulatory agencies.
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Act in good faith, responsibly, with due care, competence and diligence, without misrepresenting material facts or allowing one’s independent judgment to be subordinated.
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Respect the confidentiality of information acquired in the course of one’s work except when authorized or otherwise legally obligated to disclose. Confidential information acquired in the course of one's work will not be used for personal advantage.
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Share knowledge and maintain skills important and relevant to constituents’ needs.
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Proactively promote ethical behavior as a responsible partner among peers, in the work environment and the community.
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Achieve responsible use of and control over all assets and resources employed or entrusted.
- Should a violation of these code of ethics be suspected, please refer to the Audit Committee Complaint and Handling Procedures.