Policy: 6230

Section: 6000 - Management Support

Title: Relations with Vendors

Status: Active

Adopted: November 19, 1985

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Relations with Vendors

Financial and business transactions of the district will conform to the law and be consistent with sound and ethical business practices. Purchasing decisions will be made on the basis of objectivity and will not be influenced by friendships or other personal relationships. Board members, administrators or staff will not accept a gift or favor from vendors or prospective vendors or other firms or individuals who have had or hope to have transactions with the district. Financial interests of board members, administrators or staff in any district purchase, sale or other transaction will be prohibited.

Cross References: 

Policy 1610 Conflicts of Interest

Policy 5251 Conflicts of Interest

Legal References: 

RCW 42.23.030 Interest in contract prohibited — Exceptions

RCW 42.23.040 Remote interests

 

Adoption Date: 11.19.85

Ferndale School District

Revised: 05.25.95; 09.30.14