The following ethics
policy shall apply to all University employees involved with any aspect
of the purchasing process:
·First
consideration shall be given to the objectives and policies of the UT
System and The University of Texas-Pan American.
·Every
effort shall be made to obtain the best value for each dollar of
expenditure.
·
Honesty in sales representation shall be demanded, whether offered
through the medium of oral or written statement, an advertisement, or a
sample of the product.
·
Purchase agents, their staffs and others authorized by or under these
regulations to make purchases shall not accept personal gifts or
gratuities that might in any way result in an obligation to individuals
or firms seeking business.
·All
purchases, regardless of the source of funds, shall be made using the
method that provides the best value to The University of Texas-Pan
American and in accordance with (a) the requirements of Texas Education
Code Sections 51.9335, 73.115, or 74.008, as applicable, unless
otherwise authorized by law, System policy, or approved University
policy; and (b) The University of Texas-Pan American’s Handbook of Operating Procedures.
·No
bidder or proposer shall receive special consideration.
·Any
violations of these purchasing ethics shall be reported promptly by the
Vice President for Business Affairs to the UT System Executive Vice
Chancellor for Business Affairs.
