LHA Code of Ethics.pdf

The document is a Code of Ethics for the Lowell Housing Authority (LHA), established in December 2013 to provide ethical guidelines for all board members, officials, agents, employees, and professional consultants. The code outlines strict standards of conduct, prohibiting improper behavior such as financial conflicts of interest, accepting gifts to influence decisions, or contracting with immediate family members without prior written consent from relevant state departments.

The ethics policy comprehensively addresses potential conflicts of interest and unethical practices, including restrictions on soliciting or receiving compensation, gifts, or business opportunities from the housing authority. Employees involved in bid solicitation and procurement are specifically prohibited from having financial interests in contracts or properties related to their work. Violations of these ethical standards will result in disciplinary action as determined by the Executive Director, and the document requires annual review and acknowledgment by all employees, with new board members receiving the document prior to their term's inception.