The County of Elgin is also a member of the Ontario Public Buyers Association, (OPBA). OPBA is a not-for-profit volunteer organization representing purchasing professionals who spend public funds. The County of Elgin consistently strives to adhere to the OPBA’s Statement of Ethics for Public Purchasers. These guiding principals include the following: a) open and honest dealings with Everyone who is involved in the purchasing process; b) fair and impartial award recommendations for all contacts and tenders; c) an irreproachable standard of personal integrity on the part of all those designated as purchasing agents for this agency; d) cooperation with other public agencies in order to obtain the best possible value for every tax dollar; e) continuous development of purchasing skills and knowledge. For more information please visit The Ontario Public Buyers Association website.