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Preamble

The University of Maryland is committed to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct. The University President and Vice Presidents expect that each individual conducting business on behalf of the University will adhere to those standards in the performance of his or her duties. The professional integrity of our faculty and staff is at the core of our reputation for excellence and innovation. It is the responsibility of each individual acting on behalf of the University to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures that apply to her/his particular duties. In addition, it is the responsibility of supervisors to see that staff receive adequate information and training to permit full compliance and to monitor that compliance occurs.

This Code is intended to remind everyone of the importance of adhering to University policies as well as to those that are specific to particular administrative areas or functions. This Code is intended to promote compliance with existing policies and not to change or replace them. Any conflicts or inconsistencies between this Code and more specific ones shall be controlled by the more specific statement.

There may be instances when a policy or regulation appears difficult to interpret or apply. In those instances, faculty and staff should seek clarification through the normal supervisory channels. If necessary, further questions should be directed to the administrative office that has responsibility for the oversight of that policy or to the appropriate Vice President or the Office of Legal Affairs.