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As Of Filer Filing For·On·As Docs:Size Issuer Agent 2/13/07 Agr Tools, Inc. 10KSB 10/31/06 4:333K Newsfile Corp/FA |
Document/Exhibit Description Pages Size 1: 10KSB Annual Report -- Small Business HTML 234K 2: EX-14.1 Code of Ethics HTML 14K 3: EX-31.1 Certification per Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Section 302) HTML 11K 4: EX-32.1 Certification per Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Section 906) HTML 9K
| Filed by Automated Filing Services Inc. (604) 609-0244 - Laburnum Ventures Inc. - Exhibit 14.1 |
CODE OF ETHICS
LABURNUM VENTURES INC.
(the “Corporation”)
The Board of Directors of the Corporation has adopted the following Code of Ethics (the “Code”) for directors and officers of the Corporation. This purpose of the Code is to:
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focus the Board of Directors and each director and officer on areas of ethical risk; |
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provide guidance to directors to help them recognize and deal with ethical issues; |
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provide mechanisms to report unethical conduct; and |
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help foster a culture of honesty and accountability. |
Each director and officer of the Corporation must comply with the letter and spirit of this Code.
No code or policy can anticipate every situation that may arise or replace the thoughtful behavior of an ethical director and officer. Directors and officers are encouraged to bring questions about particular circumstances that may implicate one or more of the provisions of this Code to the attention of the Board of Directors.
A. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Directors and officers must avoid any conflicts of interest between the director or officer and the Corporation unless the relationship is approved in advance by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. Any situation that involves, or may reasonably be expected to involve, a conflict of interest with the Corporation, should be disclosed promptly to the Corporation’s Board of Directors. A “conflict of interest” can occur when:
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A director's or officer’s personal interest is adverse to—or may appear to be adverse to—the interests of the Corporation as a whole. |
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A director or officer, or a member of his or her immediate family, receives improper personal benefits as a result of his or her position as a director of officer of the Corporation. |
Some of the more common conflicts which directors should avoid are listed below:
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Relationship of Corporation with Third-Parties | |
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Directors may not receive a personal benefit from a person or firm which is seeking to do business or to retain business with the Corporation unless approved by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. A director or officer shall withdraw him or herself from any decision of the Board of Directors involving another firm or corporation with which the director or officer is affiliated. | ||
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Compensation from Non-Corporation Sources | |
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Directors may not accept compensation (in any form) for services performed for the Corporation from any source other than the Corporation unless approved by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. | ||
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Gifts | |
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Directors and officers may not offer, give or receive gifts from persons or entities who deal with the Corporation in those cases where any such gift is being made in order to influence the directors' or officer’s actions as a member of the Board of Directors or the Corporation, or where acceptance of the gifts could create the appearance of a conflict of interest. |
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Personal Use of Corporation Assets | |
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Directors and officers may not use the Corporation’s assets, labor or information for personal use unless approved by the Board of Directors in advance, or as part of a compensation or expense reimbursement program available to all directors. |
B. C ORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES
Directors and officers are prohibited from:
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Taking for themselves or their companies opportunities that are discovered through the use of Corporation’s property or information or their position as a director or officer; |
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Using the Corporation's property or information for personal gain; or |
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Competing with the Corporation for business opportunities. However, if the Corporation's disinterested directors determine that the Corporation will not pursue an opportunity that relates to the Corporation's business, a director or officer may then do so. |
C. CONFIDENTIALITY
Directors and officers must maintain the confidentiality of information entrusted to them by the Corporation and any other confidential information about the Corporation that comes to them, from whatever source, in their capacity as a director or officer, except when disclosure is authorized or legally mandated.
For purposes of this Code, “confidential information” includes all non-public information relating to the Corporation.
D. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS; FAIR DEALING
Directors and officers must comply, and oversee compliance by employees, officers and other directors and officers, with laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Corporation, including insider trading laws.
Directors and officers must deal fairly, and must oversee fair dealing by employees and officers, with the Corporation's customers, suppliers, competitors and employees.
E. ENCOURAGING THE REPORTING OF ANY ILLEGAL OR UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR
Directors and officers should promote ethical behavior and take steps to ensure the Corporation:
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Encourages employees to talk to supervisors, managers and other appropriate personnel when in doubt about the best course of action in a particular situation. |
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Encourages employees to report violations of laws, rules, regulations or the Corporation's Code of Conduct to appropriate personnel; |
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Informs employees that the Corporation will not allow retaliation for reports made in good faith. |
F. COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
Directors and officers should communicate any suspected violations of this Code promptly to the Board of Directors. Violations will be investigated by the board or by persons designated by the board, and appropriate action will be taken in the event of any violations of the Code.
G. WAIVER OF CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS
Any waiver of this Code may be made only by the Board of Directors and must be promptly disclosed to the Corporation’s shareholders.