All PEF elected officials must compete in a manner consistent with PEF\u2019s Code of Conduct, and must observe the highest standards of professional conduct, in order to properly represent union values and the best interests of PEF members. Code of Conduct requirements include, but are not limited to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2022 Fair, honest, civil, respectful, and ethical conduct and practices toward PEF members, staff, and fellow officials.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Financial behaviors and transactions respecting fiduciary responsibilities to PEF\u2019s best interests and resources.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Proper use and care of union assets and fair dealing.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Communications – electronic (internet, social media, email), verbal, and\/or in print – that are honest, accurate and advance unionism and PEF\u2019s best interests.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Protection of confidentiality.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Compliance with applicable PEF policies as well as laws, rules, and regulations.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Prohibition of taking personal advantage from union opportunities.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Avoidance of any conflicts of interest.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Prevention of retaliation against PEF members, staff or elected officials reporting code of conduct violations in good faith, and<\/p>\n
\u2022 Adherence to consequences for Code of Conduct violations.<\/p>\n
Enforcement of the Code of Conduct will be handled under the PEF Code of Ethics.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PEF Code of Conduct To complete your online Convention registration, PEF delegates are required to read and attest to the PEF Code of Conduct, listed below: PEF Elected Officials and…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"parent":8149,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-12928","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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