Message-ID: <8068328.1075855475095.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 13:07:00 -0800 (PST) From: ken.skilling@enron.com To: all.employees@enron.com Subject: Conflict of Interest Policy Mailing to Vendors Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ANSI_X3.4-1968 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-From: Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling X-To: All Employees X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \Frank_Ermis_Dec2000\Notes Folders\All documents X-Origin: Ermis-F X-FileName: fermis.nsf Attached is a copy of a letter which we are sending to our Corporate, Enron= =20 North America Corp., Enron Energy Services Operations, Inc., Enron Broadban= d=20 Services, Inc., Enron Net Works, LLC, Enron Engineering and Construction=20 Company, EGEP Services, Inc., Enron Transportation Services Company, Enron= =20 Property Services Company, and Portland General Electric Company vendors as= =20 an additional step toward implementing our commitment to conduct our busine= ss=20 affairs in accordance with the highest ethical standards. We are sending you a copy of this letter so that you will be aware that you= r=20 vendors will be receiving this letter and so that you will be reminded that= =20 Enron does enlist the cooperation of its vendors in adhering to its Busines= s=20 Ethics Policy. =20 We appreciate your efforts in contributing to an Enron work environment of= =20 which we can all be proud. SAMPLE November ____, 2000 OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN rHeadquarter_Name_ rAddress_ rCity_ rState_ rZip_ Dear Sir or Madam : Enron Corp. (=01&Enron=018) believes in conducting its business affairs in= =20 accordance with the highest ethical standards. Accordingly, employees of= =20 Enron and its subsidiaries are required to comply with Enron's Business=20 Ethics Policy which requires an employee to conduct himself/herself in a=20 manner which is not detrimental to the best interests of Enron and which do= es=20 not bring to the employee financial gain separately derived as a direct=20 consequence of his/her employment with Enron. Further, Enron's Business=20 Ethics Policy states that no lavish entertainment or gifts are to be given = or=20 received by Enron employees for special position, price, or privilege. Not only is it incumbent upon our employees to follow this policy, but you= r=20 cooperation in respecting these standards is also critical. Enron expects= =20 each of its vendors and contractors to maintain adequate records that=20 document its work relationship with Enron. Enron's auditing department wil= l=20 routinely conduct business ethics compliance audits of certain vendors and= =20 contractors with whom Enron does business. Your recognition of our ethical= =20 standards allows Enron employees to work with you via arm's length=20 transactions and avoids potentially embarrassing and unethical situations. = =20 If you ever become aware of variances from our policy, please advise: James V. Derrick, Jr. Executive Vice President and General Counsel (713) 853-5550=09or report =09anonymously =09to:=09Enron Compliance Officer =09=09CONFIDENTIAL =09=09Conduct of Business Affairs =09=09PO Box 1188 =09=09Houston, Texas 77251-1188 =09=09or =09=09the anonymous telephone line: =09=09(713) 853-7294 =09=09or =09=09the anonymous e-mail address: =09=09ochairm@enron.com Your business relationship is important to us, and we look forward to=20 maintaining that relationship with you. Very truly yours,