University of Missouri

Finance and Administration

Code of Ethics Statement

Finance and Administration staff shall

1. perform their duties in accordance with the appropriate recognized ethical and legal standards;
2. practice honesty and integrity in all aspects of their work;
3. exhibit professionalism in the workplace, and conduct themselves in a way that will continue to promote the public's confidence in the integrity of the University;
4. be fair-minded, non-discriminatory, and treat all individuals, both internal and external to the University community equitably, with civility, respect and dignity;
5. fulfill their assigned responsibilities, and be proactive in developing the skills necessary to provide high job performance;
6. exercise fiduciary responsibility with respect to safeguarding the University’s assets;
7. exercise custodial responsibility with respect to the use of University property and  resources;
8. exercise, within the requirements of the Missouri Public Records law, confidentiality with respect to information, records, and data management, respecting the rights and privacy of individuals;
9. take action to mitigate any real or perceived conflicts of interest; and
10. comply with Federal and State laws and regulations and University policies and procedures.