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HR Policy - UW System Administrative Policy 1290 - Code of Ethics
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance on the avoidance of activities that cause, or tend to cause, conflicts between employees’ personal interests and their public responsibilities.
| Functional Owner | UW System |
| Executive Sponsors | UW System Level Policy |
| Policy Contact | Human Resources Office |
Who this policy applies to:
All employees
Rationale:
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance on the avoidance of activities that cause, or tend to cause, conflicts between employees’ personal interests and their public responsibilities.
Policy Detail:
This UW System Policy is available on the UW System Policy Page. For more information, please visit:
https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-policies/uw-system-administrative-policies/code-of-ethics/
Revision History:
Format updated June 2025.