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takes positions that it believes cab be shown to be In the larger public interest. CARE encourages We are -what we trade and tribal associations with which It Is as- repeatedly d0: sooiated to do the same. Excellence,, then, It Is importantto separate personal and corpo- iS 110.t all+aC,,blit :a' rate political activities'in order to comply with the appropriate rules and regulations relating to lob- habit. bying or attempting to influence government oM cials. No use of CARE resources, including a -mail, Axi§i tlO Is appropriate for personally engaging In political activity. A CARE colleague may, of course, particl- pate in the political process on his or her own time and at his or her own expense. While doing so, ft is important CARE coL leagues not give the impression they are speaking on'behalf of or represent- ing CARE in these activities. Colleagues cannot seek to be reimbursed by CARE for any personal contributions for such purposes.. At times, CARE may ask colleagues to make personal contact with govern- ment officials or to write letters to present our position on specific issues. In addition, it is apart of the role of some CARE management to interface on a regular basis with government officials. If a colleague Is making these com- munications. on behalf of the -organization, he or she must, be certain to be familiar with any regulatory constraints and observe them. The Company's Compliance Program .Program Stricture CARE's Compliance Program islntended.to demonstrate in the clearest pos- sible terms the absolute commitment of the organization to the highest' standards of ethics and compliance. The elemerits.of the program include. setting standards (this Code of Conduct and the CARE Compliance Policies and Procedures), communicating the standards, providing a mechanism .for reporting potential exceptions, monitoring and auditing_ , and maintaining an organizational structure. that supports the furtherance of the program.jEach of these elements is detailed below and in the CARE Compliance Policies and Procedures. These elements are supported at all levels of CARE's organ- ization. Providing direction, guidance and oversight is'the CARE Compliance Officer, 26 250-253