Past practice of vendor paid trips
Although this practice was done in the past it does not make it the best practice today please see my points 1 and 2 below
1. Evaluation Q? Based on Karamoko information below – the visit was a due diligence check to confirm proof of concept offered and not part of the evaluation process and he has opened a Pandora box.
Yes, this can be debated but to avoid any further battles the appropriate practices needs to be re-established (as noted in the Bermuda Conditions of Employment, and Code of Conduct document) and all staff members should be reminded of their responsibilities and obligations. Regarding Bermuda Code of conduct and Travel Policy 8. 1 - Travel approvals must be granted and budget for said
Although this practice was done in the past it does not make it the best practice today please see my points 1 and 2 below
1. Evaluation Q? Based on Karamoko information below – the visit was a due diligence check to confirm proof of concept offered and not part of the evaluation process and he has opened a Pandora box.
Yes, this can be debated but to avoid any further battles the appropriate practices needs to be re-established (as noted in the Bermuda Conditions of Employment, and Code of Conduct document) and all staff members should be reminded of their responsibilities and obligations. Regarding Bermuda Code of conduct and Travel Policy 8. 1 - Travel approvals must be granted and budget for said