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SCRIPS-HOWARD ETHICS POLICY ON POLITICAL ACTIVITY
The Company remains independent in all political matters and will not make monetary contributions, directly or indirectly, to political campaigns or causes, or to political parties. Moreover, its officers will not make such contributions acting on behalf of the Company. Rare exceptions may be made to this prohibition, but then only if permitted by law and approved by the President of the Company. Although the Company is independent in all political matters, employees are encouraged to register to vote, with party affiliations, and to vote. Employees may pursue their own personal political activities, but may not, either inadvertently or intentionally, represent their personal views or contributions to be those of the Company. Employees must avoid any suggestion that their relationship with the Company constitutes an endorsement of any kind. Journalists and others working in newsrooms must abide by a more restrictive standard, given the disinterested neutrality from which news organizations must work. They must not serve in elected or politically appointed positions. They must not participate in political fund-raising, political organizing, nor other activities designed to enhance a candidate, a political party or a political-interest organization. They must not make contributions of record to political campaigns nor engage in other such activity that might associate an employee's name with a political candidate or a political cause.
HELPLINE
It has always been the Company's policy to conduct its business in an ethical manner. An employee should fully and promptly disclose to his or her direct supervisor in writing any violation or potential violation of these policies. If there is anything that an employee feels should be reported to the Company that he or she is unable for any reason to communicate through his or her supervisor, or is unable to resolve at the local operating level, that employee is encouraged to use the Company's Helpline. The Helpline augments established procedures. It was created to provide a confidential method for an employee to report any situation that he or she feels may not be in compliance with the Company's policies or with local laws and regulations. The private Helpline can be accessed by calling 1-888-397-4911 (a toll-free number). This number will be answered only by the Ethical Program Director who will insure the matter is investigated, and that appropriate confidentiality is maintained. (If the Program Director is unavailable, a voice message may be left. Only the Program Director has access to this recording.) It is helpful if you leave your name when calling the Helpline so that a proper response can be made. However, identification is not mandatory. No retaliation will be made against any employee nor will notes be placed in an employee's personnel file regarding an inquiry to the Helpline.
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