Statement of Commitment to prevent
Bribery
East Kent Housing are committed to
prevent bribery and we demonstrate our commitment by confirming
that we will carry out our business fairly, honestly and
openly. We will:
- Have a zero tolerance towards bribery as set out within our
anti-fraud policy
- Will take appropriate disciplinary action
should directors or employees breach our policy
- Will refer other associated persons to the
relevant authorities as a consequence of breaching contractual
provisions relating to bribery prevention
- Will avoid doing business with others who do
not commit to doing business without bribery as a ‘best practice’
objective
- Will seek to maintain business benefits
of rejecting bribery to enhance our reputation as well as our
customer and business partner confidence
- Have adopted an anti-fraud, irregularities
and whistle blowing policy that incorporates bribery
prevention as a key element of procedures, including confidential
reporting
- Have identified that the Company Secretary
will have overall management responsibility for the anti-fraud
policy, including bribery. This role is within the responsibilities
of the Transformation Manager (Business Support) in the interim
structure and will flow into the successor role within the final
structure
- Will seek to develop and enhance our policies
in line with our member local authorities and the ‘arms-length
management organisation’ trade body
- Will review the anti-fraud policy every two
years or as required through any identified requirements or
legislative changes.
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