100.02 CODE OF ETHICS

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Code of Ethics adopted by the Board of Trustees on March 6, 1990 is applicable to all employees. The Code prescribes essential restrictions against conflicts of interest and other conduct not consistent with good ethical practices.

Employees shall not engage in any outside enterprise, be involved in any activities or employment which is detrimental to the operation of the Authority, or which create a conflict of interest or the appearance of impropriety.

The primary responsibility of an Authority employee is the performance of the duties of his or her position with the Authority. An employee’s behavior must be above reproach.

Employees are not to use Authority facilities for an outside business purpose or conduct outside business while on duty or on Authority property or in an Authority vehicle or uniform.

Employees are not to have any kind of financial interest in any Authority contract, sale or transaction, or allow family members to bid on Authority property sold at public auction.

Employees who come in contact with vendors or representatives of businesses who solicit service contracts from the Authority shall not solicit or accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors, consultants, vendors, or other representatives.

Any employee having doubt as to the applicability of a provision of the Code to a particular situation should consult his or her department director. Violations of the Code constitute a cause for disciplinary action up to and including termination.