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CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Conflicts of interest arise when the
personal interests of an employee
influence, or appear to influence, that
employee’s judgment or ability to act
in BBNC’s best interest.
While you are at work, your time
and loyalty should be dedicated to
BBNC. Any outside activities, such as a
second job or self-employment, must
be kept entirely separate from your
employment with BBNC. Any activities
or personal financial interest that could
adversely affect the independence or
objectivity of your judgment should be
disclosed and avoided.
Be careful of outside business interests
that may present a personal conflict
of interest or the appearance of
shared loyalties. These situations
may directly involve the employee
or the employee’s family members.
Generally, any arrangement of this
nature should be avoided.
In all circumstances, the employee
must disclose the actual or potential
conflict to his or her supervisor. In
some instances, a conflict of interest
should be reported to the BBNC
Compliance Department for
additional guidance.
It is always best to avoid even the
appearance of a conflict of interest. If
you have questions whether an action
would create a conflict of interest ask
for guidance. Disclosure and
transparency are integral to our culture
of integrity, even if action turns out not
to be a conflict.
Your Responsibilities
Remember, your behavior reflects
on BBNC. Refrain from personal
conduct that might reflect
adversely on BBNC’s image
and reputation.
Do not conduct corporate business
with a significant other, spouse or
relative unless it is disclosed to your
supervisor. Supervisors are advised
to escalate conflict disclosures.
While working for BBNC you
may not work for any other
business that competes with,
or interferes with, the duties or
responsibilities that you have
to BBNC.
Land is the gift of our
ancestors and the
guarantee of our right to
continue our subsistence
lifestyle. Land is the heart
of our culture. Without
land, we are nothing.
– Harvey Samuelsen, 1926-2004
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