Policy No.	6230
	Adoption Date:	July 11, 1984
	Reviewed:	March 4, 1998

MANAGEMENT SUPPORT PURCHASING: RELATIONS WITH VENDORS

Financial and business transactions of the district shall be carried out in conformity with the law and consistent with sound and ethical business practices. Purchasing decisions shall be made on the basis of objectivity and shall not be influenced by friendships or other personal relationships. Board members, administrators or staff shall not accept a gift or favor from vendors or prospective vendors or other firms or individuals who have had or hope to have transactions with the district. Interests of board members, administrators or staff in any district purchase, sale or other transaction shall be prohibited.

Legal References:

RCW	42.23.030	Interest in contract prohibited--Excepted cases
	42.23.040	Remote interests