The following is a statement of the code of
conduct expected of officers and employees of Athens Township in the
procurement of supplies, services or other contracts related to ordinary
Township operations or administration of grant programs received by
the Township.
A. All officers and employees are to avoid all real or
apparent conflicts of interest in purchasing or awarding contracts.
Officers and employees must not participate in selecting, awarding
or administering a purchase or contract if to their knowledge any
of the following individuals or organizations has an interest, financial
or otherwise, in the firm of a prospective prime contractor or in
any subcontractors or suppliers considered for awards:
(1) The employee or officer involved in making the award.
(2) Any member of his/her immediate family.
(4) Any organization employing or about to employ any
of the above.
B. No officer or employee shall accept any gratuity or
kickback as a result of any purchase or contract made by the Township.
Use of confidential information and public access to certain information
and records shall be limited in conformance with the Pennsylvania
State Ethics Act 170 and the rulings of the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission.
All procurement activities of the Township will be carried out in
compliance with the Pennsylvania Township Code.