Policy Statement

Policy Statement This Code of Ethics shall apply to all Mississippi State Port Authority (MSPA or Port) Commissioners and employees. As public servants, MSPA Commissioners and employees are responsible for conducting MSPA business solely in the public interest. MSPA, as a State agency, is committed to maintaining the highest level of honesty, ethical conduct, and public trust. Personal integrity is the cornerstone of this Code. Each Commissioner and employee bears primary responsibility to assure that his or her actions are consistent with the highest degree of ethical conduct in all aspects of MSPA related business. This Code serves as a guideline for conduct and should be reviewed in conjunction with the MSPA Policy on Conflicts, Employee Guide, Operations Manual, and the statutes which govern the MSPA. Each Commissioner and employee is expected to read, understand, and abide by each provision contained within this Code of Ethics.