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Ethics Policy
The purpose for this Ethics Policy is to support a culture of openness, trust, and integrity in all Pacifica Foundation’s management and business practices. A well-understood ethics policy requires the participation and support of every Pacifica Foundation employee and volunteer.
At Pacifica Foundation we are dedicated committed to conducting all of Pacifica Foundation affairs and activities with the highest standards of ethical conduct.
We are committed to the responsible use of Pacifica Foundation assets, to provide accurate, complete and objective information, to respect the confidentiality of financial and other information, to act in good faith and exercise due care in all we do, to comply with all rules and regulations and to proactively promote ethical behavior.
The Pacifica Foundation’s Code of Ethics is built on Pacifica Foundation values. As such, we acknowledge our individual responsibility to ensure our collective success by practicing and promoting the following values. These values reflect a shared view of how we want to operate and be seen by others.
Our Values
Integrity
We pursue our mission with honor, fairness and respect for the
individual, ever mindful that there is no “right way” to do the “wrong
thing.” We uphold the values of the Pacifica Foundation in every action
and decision. We are committed to act in good faith, to comply with the
rule of law and Pacifica Foundation policies and regulations.
Inclusiveness
We are dedicated to a single purpose, fueled by a diversity of thought
and action. We serve responsibly as members of all the communities in
which we live and work. Our intent is for our employees and volunteers
to represent our diverse population, so we can maximize the
relationship between our Listeners and the Pacifica Foundation.
Dedication
At the Pacifica Foundation we remain dedicated to our Listeners and our
cause. We hold ourselves to the same standards of excellence that make
the Pacifica Foundation a premier organization. We are committed to
discovery and continuous improvement in developing and implementing our
programs, products, and services.
Excellence
We believe that striving to be the best in our work, our relationships,
our ideas and our services is the greatest demonstration of our pledge
to Listener satisfaction. We are determined to do the best at what
matters most. Our success depends on our employees’ and volunteers’
ability to deliver the consistent level of excellence expected by all
who rely on us.
Sensitivity
We value our Pacifica Foundation employees, volunteers, and Listeners
and treat them with respect as individuals. We operate in a climate of
openness and trust in which each of us fully grants others respect and
cooperation.
Vision
In an effort to support our mission, we are willing to take prudent
risks. We strive to be proactive, innovative and creative in all we do.
Code of Ethics
The code of ethics includes the following provisions:
Pacifica Foundation employees and volunteers must:
- Be honest and ethical in their conduct, including ethical
handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal
and professional relationships.
- Comply with applicable government laws, rules and regulations.
- Maintain
the confidentiality of information entrusted to them by the Pacifica
Foundation or its Listeners except when authorized or otherwise legally
obligated to disclose.
- Deal fairly with Pacifica Foundation, suppliers, competitors, volunteers, and employees.
- Provide constituents with information that is accurate, completely objective, relevant, timely, and understandable.
- Proactively promote ethical behavior as a responsible partner among peers in the work environment.
- Protect and ensure the proper use of company assets.
- Prohibit improper or fraudulent influence over the External Auditor.
Our People
The Pacifica Foundation is committed to provide a work environment that
values diversity among its volunteers, and employees. All Pacifica
Foundation policies and activities are intended to create a respectful
workplace where every individual has the opportunity to reach their
highest potential.
Employees are provided opportunities regardless of race, color,
religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status,
age, veteran status, or disability. These policies apply to both
applicants and employees in all phases of employment including,
recruiting, hiring, placement, training, development, transfer,
promotion, demotion, performance reviews, compensation, benefits, and
separation from employment.
We will evaluate how we are living up to our code of ethics by
requesting feedback on a regular basis from our employees, volunteers
and Listeners. We will provide all of our stakeholders a mechanism to
report unethical conduct. We will begin with employee orientation and
regularly communicate all of these expectations to employees and
volunteers.
Pacifica Foundation employees, volunteers, contractors, and suppliers
are expected to report any practices or actions believed to be
inappropriate to their supervisor, another Pacifica Foundation leader,
the Human Resources department.
Our Listeners
We are dedicated to 100 percent Listener satisfaction. We dedicate
ourselves to anticipating the changing needs of Listener and creating
timely, innovative and superior programs, products, and services.
Conflict of Interest
The underlying principle of “conflict of interest” is that employees
and volunteers should avoid any activity, investment, or interest that
might reflect unfavorably on the reputation of the Pacifica Foundation.
As representatives of the Pacifica Foundation, employees and volunteers
are obligated to place the interest of the Pacifica Foundation, in any
transaction involving the Pacifica Foundation, ahead of any personal
interest or personal gain, and to disclose all facts in any situation
where a potential conflict of interest may arise.
Employees and volunteers are expected to seek clarification of and
discuss any questions about potential conflict of interest with their
supervisor, another manager, the Human Resources department.
Pacifica Foundation Property and Information
Employees and volunteers are expected to protect and maintain
confidentiality regarding the Pacifica Foundation’s property including
cash, equipment, records, and employee and Listeners information.
Reporting Ethics Violations
If you have questions or concerns about compliance with the subjects
described in this policy, or are unsure about what is the “right thing”
to do, we strongly encourage you to first talk with your supervisor,
another Pacifica Foundation leader or the Human Resource department.
Reporting of ethics violations will be treated as confidential
information and can be communicated anonymously.
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