Code of Conduct

The following is in an accessible format of the Code of Conduct for viewer convenience. It may not necessarily reflect the full, complete version. The original document is filed and available to the public in the Woodbury County Courthouse.

Purpose

The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to ensure the efficient, fair, and professional administration of federal grant funds in compliance with the procurement policy and other applicable federal and state standards, regulations, and laws.

APPLICATION

This Code of Conduct applies to all officers, employees, or agents of Woodbury County engaged in the award or administration of contracts supported by federal grant funds. 

REQUIREMENTS

No officer, employee, or agent of Woodbury County shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal grant funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved. Such a conflict would arise when:

  1. The employee, officer, or agent;
  2. Any member of his/her immediate family;
  3. His/her partner, or an organization which employs or is about to employ any of the above, or has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for award.

Officers, employees, or agents of Woodbury County shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors, potential contractors, or subcontractors.

FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE

Woodbury County has zero tolerance for the commission or concealment of acts of fraud, waste, or abuse. All officers, employees, or agents shall notify Woodbury County of suspected actions. Allegations of such acts will be investigated and pursued to their logical conclusion, including legal action where warranted. Concerns may be reported to:

Name & Title: Ryan Ericson - Finance Director
Phone: 712-279-6525
Address: 620 Douglas St., Rm 104, Sioux City, IA 51101

REMEDIES

To the extent permitted by federal, state, or local laws or regulations, violation of these standards may cause penalties, sanctions, or other disciplinary actions to be taken against (Recipient's) officers, employees, or agents, or the contractors, potential contractors, subcontractors, or their agents.

Passed and adopted this 14th day of October 2025.

Daniel A. Bittinger II Woodbury County Supervisor - Chairman

Dated: October 14, 2025
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