In a unanimous vote the Port of Seattle Commission approved a motion strengthening the transparency and accountability elements in the Port of Seattle Code of Ethics and Workplace Conduct today.
The Commission amended the code of conduct to require that any changes to the code of conduct shall be made in consultation with the Port of Seattle Commission.
The Commission amended the “Exceptions to $50 Limit on Gifts” to its pre-April 2015 status by eliminating an exception for the cost of admission to a performance or event where attendance by the senior manager is related to the performance of official duties.
The Commission also added an accountability measure. When potential conflicts of interest, reported concerns, or alleged violations of the Port’s Workplace Responsibility policies pertain to the CEO, the Port shall report those matters to the President of the Commission. The President of the Commission shall have the discretion to refer such matters to an outside party.
