5. Codes of Ethics

While there are several professional organizations for procurement people, these organizations seem to focus on training and accreditation. None of these organizations has a strong public policy advocacy function pushing for procurement reform and fair, open and transparent competition. However, these organizations have promoted the adoption of codes of ethics and behavior by their members.

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What should elected officials do? How should the Evaluators behave?
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National Institute of Governmental Purchasing.
This Code has been adopted by hundreds of local governments and their agencies.
Click here for more information

Purchasing Management Association of Canada
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National Association of Educational Procurement
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Institute for Supply Management
Principles and Standards of Ethical Supply Management Conduct
Click here for more information
Click here for a copy of their Guidelines which accompany the Principles

The Code of Conduct for Procurement for the Government of Canada is available at:
http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/acquisitions/text/cndt-cndct/tdm-toc-e.html

New York State Department of State (DOS)
Procurement Lobbying Guidelines

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