Primary definition
A set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual or organization.
Also known asCoC · conduct guidelines · behavioral standards · ethical code · rules of conduct
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— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
A set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual or organization.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Code Of Conduct. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/code-of-conduct
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