Procurement Services is guided by the following codes of ethics:
SCMA Professional Code of Ethics
Members in the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) and its affiliated Institutes and Corporation shall abide by the Constitution and the Rules and By-Laws of the Institute or Corporation as outlined in the SCMA Code of Ethics. [PDF]
NIGP Code of Ethics
The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code of Ethics [PDF] governs the conduct of every person employed by a public sector procurement or materials management organization.
OPBA Code of Ethics
Staff associated with the city's purchasing process subscribe to and practice their professions according to the five tenets outlined in the Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) Code of Ethics [PDF].