4125 Standards for Ethical Conduct

Policy Details: 

Policy Name: Standards for Ethical Conduct  

Policy Number:   4125  

Applicable Code/Law:    RCW 42.52  

Policy:   

The policy of Shoreline College District Number Seven (7) is to ensure an environment where employees and officers operate in accordance with the Washington State Ethics in Public Service, Chapter 42.52 RCW. The Ethics in Public Services law applies to all officers and state employees, including members of the Board of Trustees, and all employees at Shoreline College.    

All ethics complaints are protected under Whistleblower protection as identified in Chapter 42.52.410 RCW. Employees found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action as well as penalties imposed by the Executive Ethics Board under WAC 42.52.520.   

Adopted:   

Reviewed & Approved by College Council: 12/9/26 

Reviewed by Institutional Equity Advisory Group: 5/14/26 

Reviewed & Approved by Executive Team: 5/26/26