ICMARC Associate Handbook August 2016

Obligations to Others at Time of Hire Prior to the official start date of employment at ICMA‑RC, associates shall disclose to ICMA‑RC any obligations they may have to current or former employers, including confidentiality restrictions, non-compete agreements or any other factor or promise that may limit or inhibit his/her employment activities for ICMA‑RC. Interactions with Others inside ICMA‑RC ICMA‑RC is committed to understanding and valuing cultural inclusion in the workplace and strives to treat all associates with the utmost dignity and respect. Associates have a responsibility to treat others at work appropriately and consistent with ICMA‑RC’s policy against unlawful harassment, discrimination or bullying. This policy does not bar any communication permitted under the National Labor Relations Act or any other law. ICMA‑RC also believes it is the right of all associates to work in an environment free from all types of harassment. Harassment, including sexual harassment, of or by associates, job applicants, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, clients or prospective clients will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, use of the Internet to access, display, print or download offensive and/or inappropriate material, which is strictly prohibited by ICMA‑RC at all times. Employing or Contracting with Friends or Relatives All contracts, expenditures and hires must be made solely for the benefit of ICMA‑RC and its participants. Associates with contracting, expenditure, or hiring authority are required to seek an independent review before committing ICMA‑RC to any kind of association with or expenditure to a person or organization with whom the associate has a personal or familial relationship to ensure it benefits the corporation. An independent review consists of consultation with the associate’s manager or division head, with full disclosure as to the personal or familial relationship of the outside person or entity to be hired. Using Your Relationship with ICMA‑RC for Personal Gain while Still Employed at ICMA‑RC Associates shall not misuse their position with ICMA‑RC to receive favorable treatment such as price breaks, discounts, free services or merchandise that could be used for the individual’s personal gain. ICMA‑RC also prohibits the use of confidential or restricted information for personal gain when such information is not readily available to the public. Furthermore, every associate has the affirmative responsibility to safeguard the confidentiality of all information connected with ICMA‑RC from even inadvertent disclosure or use consistent with applicable law including the National Labor Relations Act. Examples of confidential or restricted information include investment information, vendor or client lists, etc. Associates shall also not use ICMA‑RC equipment or resources in any way for non‑ICMA‑RC related projects without authorization from their manager. (See the following section on “Use of ICMA‑RC Property and Funds.”) If any questions and/or difficult situations arise that are not addressed in this Handbook, please contact your manager or Human Resources.

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