The successful operation and reputation of Contract Callers, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, the "Company") depend upon the principles of fairness and ethical conduct of its directors, officers and employees. The Company's reputation for integrity and excellence requires careful compliance with the spirit and letter of all laws and regulations, as well as a commitment to the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.
The success and survival of this organization depends upon wise business decisions and an attitude of trust and respect between the Company and its customers, vendors and suppliers, employees, and shareholders. That trust must be preserved. Directors, officers and employees have a duty to support the goals and objectives of the Company, and to act in a way that will always merit the continued trust and confidence of the Company's customers, vendors and suppliers, employees, and shareholders.
Accordingly, the Company adopts this Code of Ethics requiring its directors, officers, managers, employees and vendors to comply with the following. All subsidiaries of Contract Callers, Inc. shall adopt this Code of Ethics policy or a similar policy containing only such changes as are approved by Contract Callers Inc. Director of Human Resources.
Honest and Ethical Conduct
Directors, officers and employees will exhibit and promote the highest standards of honest and ethical conduct through the establishment and operation of policies and procedures that:
| | Encourage and reward professional integrity in all aspects of the Company, by eliminating inhibitions and barriers to responsible behavior, such as coercion, fear of reprisal, or alienation from the Company itself. |
| | Prohibit and eliminate the appearance or occurrence of conflicts between what is in the best interest of the Company and what could result in material personal gain for a director, officer or employee of the Company, as defined in the attached Conflict of Interest policy. |
| | Provide a mechanism for members of the Company to inform senior management of deviations in practice from policies and procedures governing honest and ethical behavior. |
| | Demonstrate their personal support for such policies and procedures through periodic communication reinforcing these ethical standards throughout the Company. |
Financial Records and Periodic Reports
Directors, officers and employees will establish and manage the enterprise transaction and reporting systems and procedures to ensure that:
| | Business transactions are properly authorized and completely and accurately recorded on the Company's books and records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and established Company financial policy. |
| | The retention or proper disposal of Company records shall be in accordance with established Company policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. |
Compliance with Applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations
Directors, officers and employees, to the extent applicable to their job function, shall comply with all federal, state and local statutes, regulations and administrative procedures in the course of all conduct on behalf of the Company.