University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Division of Business Affairs

UNC Charlotte Procurement Code of Ethics

The Purchasing Department personnel exercise sound business judgment and maintain the highest ethical standards in the conduct of University business.

1. Foster fair, ethical and legal business practices that promote the University’s mission.
2. Grant all competitive offerors equal consideration to the extent State regulations and the established policies of UNC Charlotte permit and regard each transaction on its own merit.
3. Cooperate with trade and industrial associations, governmental and private agencies engaged in the promotion and development of sound business methods.
4. Conduct business with potential and current suppliers in an atmosphere of mutual confidence and integrity.
5. Demand honesty in sales representation whether offered through a verbal or written statement, an advertisement or a sample of a product.
6. Offer a prompt and courteous reception as far as conditions permit to all who call on legitimate business.
7. Decline personal gifts or gratuities.
8. Strive to obtain the maximum value for each dollar of expenditure.