500.100 STANDARDS OF EMPLOYEE ETHICAL CONDUCT POLICY
The college is governed by the provisions of the Ethics in Public Service Act, RCW
42.52. The president is responsible for ensuring that all college employees perform
their responsibilities under this act or according to college procedures established
thereon.
Wenatchee Valley College is a state agency operated in accordance with Washington
state law. To protect the public interest, college employees are obligated to treat
their positions as a public trust, using their official powers and duties and the
resources of the college only to advance the public interest. This obligation requires
that all employees:
1. Protect the integrity of the college by being independent and impartial in the
exercise of their duties, avoiding the use of their position for personal gain or
private advantage.
2. Promote an environment free from fraud, abuse of authority and misuse of public
property.
3. Create a work environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination
and harassment.
4. Treat members of the campus community and the community at large with respect,
concern, courtesy, and responsiveness.
5. Protect confidential information to which employees have access.
The board of trustees directs the president to disseminate this policy and to publish
the basic principles of RCW 42.52 (the Ethics in Public Service Law) to ensure that
college employees are aware of their obligations under the law.
Adopted by the board of trustees: 9/12/01
Last reviewed: 1/6/26
Policy contact: Human Resources
Related policies and procedures
500.090 Workplace Civility & Respect Policy
500.115 Ethical Conduct/Conflict of Interest Policy
500.525 Intellectual Property Policy