Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 17, 2024

Purpose: The purpose of the Ethical Procurement Policy is to outline the Council’s position on various aspects of ethics in procurement as well as to provide appropriate detail on how the Council approaches such matters and how it expects its suppliers and potential suppliers to approach such matters. The Ethical Procurement Policy includes a large section on modern slavery and also covers other areas such as expectations for suppliers, responsibilities of staff, fair employment practices in the supply chain, as well as reporting and whistleblowing.  

Content: Recommendations approved.