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Imatra clarified its ethical principles
The Imatra city council has approved ethical principles for the group in connection with its strategic guidelines.
─ Their purpose is to serve as a guideline in decision-making and in the daily work of every employee of the city group. We describe the principles by which we operate, audit manager Arja Kekki says.
There are six principles. They are based on the law, but they also reflect the values of the city group.
─ Here, simply put, is how we should act in accordance with the law and with respect for each other. In itself, this shouldn't be anything new to anyone, but now the instructions have been made visible, so we put words to everyday activities. Any successful organization must have these principles, corporate counsel Milla Oinonen says.
Supervisors, personnel and the CEOs of the companies in the group's management team have participated in the drafting of the principles. Council groups have also been asked for opinions on ethical guidelines in the preparation phase.
Ethical principles
1. TRANSPARENCY. Our operations and decision-making are public and transparent.
We emphasize transparency in all our activities and communication. We proactively and timely provide municipal residents, the media and other stakeholders with information about our services and decision-making.
However, at the same time, we take care of privacy protection when processing the data of the citizens, our staff and our stakeholders. We provide information with the same content, without favoring any stakeholder or any person.
2. RESPECT AND EQUALITY. We treat the city's employees, customers and partners with respect and equality. We do not accept discrimination, harassment or inappropriate behavior.
We value diversity and treat the city's customers, partners, employees and decision-makers equally. We do not accept any kind of discrimination based on age, gender, ethnic origin, citizenship, language, religion, belief, opinion, political activity, trade union activity, family relationships, health condition, disability, sexual orientation or any other reason related to the person.
We value and respect our colleagues and actively involve them in working together. We follow fair employment practices and respect internationally accepted employee rights as well as laws and agreements regarding working life.
We make sure that our work environment is safe and healthy. We do not accept any kind of harassment, abuse, bullying or other inappropriate behavior in our work community. We are a smoke-free workplace.
3. IMPARTIALITY AND INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY. Every employee of the city is responsible to act and behave as required by their position, in the interest of the city. Personal interest must not influence decision-making at any level.
We always act fairly. We don't favor anyone, and we don't let preconceived notions influence our actions. We take into account different perspectives and effects in our decision-making.
Everyone has a duty to identify and remain in situations that involve or could involve a conflict of interest. Obstruction arises if we are in such a relationship to the matter under discussion that may endanger our impartiality. In addition to the actual jeopardizing of impartiality, obstruction is a question in all such situations where the action does not outwardly appear impartial.
In order to avoid conflicts of interest and to ensure impartiality, we comply with the prohibition regulations and internal principles applicable to our operation or part of it at any given time. We will not participate in the preparation, presentation or decision-making of the matter if we are disabled. We self-assess our own handicap and our remaining selves on our own initiative.
4. RESPONSIBLE USE OF PROPERTY AND INFORMATION. We use public property and information responsibly and according to regulations.
We do not allow any kind of abuse in our operations, such as dishonest, unethical, violating the guidelines of the city group, or illegal activities. Each of our employees is responsible for protecting our intangible and tangible assets and using our funds appropriately. The assets of the city group may not be used for personal purposes.
We oppose corruption and bribery. We do not pay or accept bribes or other illegal payments, and we do not accept participation in or assistance in money laundering. We make sure that all our activities are impartial and that it appears so. This means that we do not demand, accept, accept or offer hospitality, gifts or other benefits that are intended to influence or can be assumed to influence actions or decision-making in our own work and networks.
The city group actively combats the gray economy and requires it from its contractual partners as well.
5. ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY. All our activities must be sustainable from an environmental perspective.
We create a sustainable future together with residents, partners and other municipalities in the Imatra region. We take environmental aspects into account in decision-making and in our daily operations.
6. GOOD GOVERNANCE. We comply with laws and regulations and the principles of good management and governance.
We are committed to complying with all laws and regulations. Each of us must be aware of the regulations and instructions concerning our own work. Supervisors are responsible for the necessary training.
In order to organize the administration, the city council has approved an administrative regulation, which stipulates the duties and division of powers of the city authorities. More detailed instructions are given in the operating instructions.
It is the supervisors' responsibility to ensure that their own personnel are trained and to lead by example in daily operations and decision-making.