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Code of Ethics

The Office of Procurement Services at Morehead State University makes every conscious effort to work and do business within the following code of ethics:

  • Give first consideration to the objectives and policies of the institution.
  • Strive to obtain the maximum value for each dollar of expenditure.
  • Decline personal gifts or gratuities.
  • Grant all competitive suppliers equal consideration insofar as state or federal statute and institutional policy permit.
  • Conduct business with potential and current suppliers in an atmosphere of good faith, devoid of intentional misrepresentation.
  • Demand honesty in sales representation whether offered through the medium of verbal or written statement, an advertisement or a sample of the product.
  • Receive consent of originator of proprietary ideas and designs before using them for competitive purchasing purposes.
  • Make every reasonable effort to negotiate an equitable and mutually agreeable settlement of any controversy with a supplier and/or 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, industrial and professional associations and with governmental and private agencies for the purpose of promoting and developing sound business methods.
  • Foster fair, ethical and legal trade practices.
  • Counsel and cooperate with the National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP) members and promote a spirit of unity and a keen interest in professional growth among them.

Published by the National Association of Educational Procurement.

Contact Information

Procurement Services

180 Martindale Drive

Morehead, KY 40351

EMAIL: procurement@moreheadstate.edu
PHONE: 606-783-2118
FAX: 606-783-2798