Code of Conduct

Excerpts from
 The Code of Conduct
for the CITC's Employees

(Key Points)

1. Respect the rights of all stakeholders who interact with the CITC, and deal with them courteously, fairly and impartially
2. Refrain from any actions, dealings or work activities which are considered improper or are seen as inconsistent with moral and honorable conduct
3. Do not accept or request any gifts, compensation, invitations or other benefits of any kind from parties who have a direct or indirect business relationship with the CITC
4. Do not directly or indirectly exploit your position at CITC for personal advantage or profit, or for the benefit of a relative or a friend
5. Refrain from any activity that can lead to conflict of interest, real or perceived, between your own personal interests on the one hand, and professional responsibilities on the other. In the case where such conflict exists or may exist, or if you are subjected to conflicting external pressures, or if in doubt of the proper course of action, refer the issue, in confidence, directly and in writing to the immediate supervisor
6. Refrain from any action that might lead to preferential treatment of persons or entities involved with the CITC, or to might negatively impact CITC’s reputation
7. Avoid establishing personal working relationships with people, establishments or companies whose self interest is linked to CITC decisions, and refrain from offering advice or revealing information which is not publicly available, and which might provide unfair advantage to any party
8. Do not reveal confidential information obtained during the exercise of duties whether verbally, in writing or electronically
9. Do not, either directly or indirectly, exploit or utilize information which is obtained during the course of employment at the CITC and which is not publicly available, for personal gains or for the benefit or harm of others
10. Do not get involved in any business or undertake any independent work activities of a similar nature to that of the CITC's. To be involved in any other business activity, which is not of a similar nature to that of the CITC, a prior approval must be obtained from the Governor