The City of Georgetown Purchasing Departments is committed to:

• encouraging positive supplier relationships through courtesy and impartiality;
• demonstrating loyalty to the City of Georgetown and its citizens by knowing and obeying all State laws, City ordinances and purchasing procedures;
• avoiding all appearances of unethical or compromising acts during their interaction with vendors;
• refraining from any activities that would create a conflict between personal interest and those of the City;
• ensuring that any and all vendors have the opportunity to participate in the bidding procedure;
• discourage City employees from soliciting or accepting money, loans, credit, discounts, gifts, entertainment, favors or services from present or potential vendors;
• and enhancing the purchasing professionalism by improving technical knowledge and adhering to the highest ethical standards.