Ethics Regulations for Procurement Personnel Article 9

The procurement personnel may accept the following treatments from the supplier related to their official duties without being restricted by the provisions of Article 7 if refusing to accept such treatments will obstruct the carrying-out of duties.1. Where the procurement activity is conducted in a location that appropriate accommodation and dinning facilities are not available, the supplier may provide the procurement personnel accommodation and meals which are the same as those provided to its own workers.2. Where the procurement activity is conducted in a location that transportation is inconvenient and the use of transportation provided by the supplier is necessary.3. Where the entity is invited to send its personnel to attend a meeting held by the supplier in a proper place with the provision of meals for the purpose of official business.4. Other circumstances as prescribed by the responsible entity.In the event that the supplier is required by the contract to provide treatments specified in subparagraphs 1 and 2 of the preceding paragraph, the contract shall apply. Where it is not specified in the contract, the supplier may request the entity to pay for the necessary expense incurred by providing meals, accommodation, or transportation.