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National Association of Educations Procurement's Code of Ethics



• Give first consideration to the objectives and policies of my institution.
• Strive to obtain the maximum value for each dollar of expenditure.
• Decline personal gifts, gratuities or any other gift of value unless accepted on behalf of Mississippi State University.
• Grant all competitive offers equal consideration insofar as the established policies of my institution permit, and regard each transaction on its own merits.
• Conduct business with potential and current suppliers in an atmosphere of mutual confidence and integrity, void of intentional misrepresentation.
• Demand honesty in sales representation whether offered through the medium of a verbal or written statement, an advertisement, or a sample of the product.
• Use only by consent, original ideas and designs devised by one vendor for competitive purchasing purposes.
• Be willing to submit any major controversies to arbitration or other third party review, insofar as the established policies of my institution permit.
• Accord a prompt and courteous reception insofar as conditions permit to all who call on legitimate business missions.
• Cooperate with trade and industrial association and governmental and private agencies engaged in the promotion and development of sound business methods.
• Foster fair, ethical and legal trade practices.
• Counsel and cooperate with NAEP members and promote a spirit of unity among them.

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