And this isn’t for the benefit of the vendors, it is to protect you as a taxpayer. It requires that the county “provide all vendors (that means companies like Adams Sanitation and Waste Pro), …, with a fair and impartial opportunity in which to compete for the County’s business.” By their own admission in the purchasing policy, they are required to give all vendors at least the opportunity to apply for the county’s business. 11.01 builds on the ethics outlined in 7.01. That brings us to the next important section, 11.01. The County’s policy makes it clear that they not only want to avoid impropriety and corruption – they want to avoid even the appearance that impropriety and corruption are or could be happening. The County will avoid involvement in any transactions or activities that could be considered to be a conflict between personal interest and the interest of the County.
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