Code of Business Conduct and Ethics - Micron

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If you need further
information on authorized
political activities contact
the Director of Government
Affairs.
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Q
I am running for the local
school board. I want to use
the office copier to make
copies of my campaign flyer.
Is that OK?
A
No. Company property and
equipment may not be used for
a political purpose. Running for
a public office, even the school
board, is a political purpose.
• Strictly follow specified procedures and notify your supervisor, local environmental
or facilities representative, the Corporate Environmental Manager, the
Legal Department or the Compliance Hotline of potential environmental concerns
or potential non-compliance, and, where appropriate, offer ideas for continuous
performance improvement.
Political Activity
The laws of the U.S. and some other countries set strict limits on
contributions by corporations to political parties and candidates.
Specifically, federal law prohibits corporations from making political
contributions or expenditures in connection with any election to federal
office. Violators are subject to serious penalties, so it is important that all
team members adhere to Company policy.
Corporate Political Activity. As a corporation, the Company is strictly
prohibited from making contributions or expenditures in connection with
any election to any federal office. Company team members may not make
any direct or indirect political contribution to federal candidates or committees on
behalf of the Company. In addition, team members may never identify their own
personal political contributions as being made on behalf of the Company. Under no
circumstances may team members seek reimbursement for any political contribution.
For purposes of these restrictions, contributions include such things as:
• Buying tickets for a political fundraising event;
• Providing goods or services;
• Loaning personnel during working hours for fundraising activities;
• Using Company resources (e.g., telephones, office space, staff support, or other
assets) to facilitate or support a candidate’s political activities;
• Paying for advertisements and other campaign expenses; or
• Providing air transportation.
Many states also prohibit corporate contributions to state and local candidates. To
ensure compliance with these laws, team members may not make any direct or
indirect political contribution on behalf of Micron unless authorized by the Company’s
Compliance Officer and General Counsel (or their designees) in writing. Political
contributions or expenditures over $5,000 also require the written approval of the
Chief Executive Officer (or designee).
Personal Political Activity. Micron does not discourage political activity by team
members in support of candidates or parties, but team members should only engage
in the political process on their own time and with their own resources. Never use
Company time, property or equipment for personal political activities.