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ABOUT US
Bank of Commerce operates five full service facilities in two diverse markets in Northern California. Bank of Commerce is proud of its reputation as Northern California’s premier bank for business and professionals. Bank of Commerce | Bank of Choice™ reflects our commitment to making Bank of Commerce the Bank of Choice for the business communities we serve along with a fresh focus on family and personal finances.
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HONESTY AND INTEGRITY - We will be straightforward, timely and truthful in all our dealings without compromise. Our reputation is earned by our high business ethics based on our history of fair play no matter what the circumstances. We maintain the highest standards in our dealings with employees, customers, suppliers, and shareholders and within our community.
- High business ethics requires high personal ethics. We believe responsible people produce exceptional results.
- We will foster long-term relationships with our customers by being consistent and fair.
- Our employees will be treated with respect and fairness. We will maintain a non-judgmental environment to build trust among our employees.
- We expect our employees to be loyal to the company, by being considerate to each other, and to our customers, treating them with respect and understanding.
- Maintaining the privacy of our customers and employees information is a tenet that cannot be violated.
- All activities will focus on delivering quality service and products. We will strive to improve our processes, products, services and ourselves in all our actions. "Remember change is the only constant."
- We will do our work right -- the first time.
- Be responsible for your actions. A responsible person produces high quality products and services thereby creating trust and confidence in your fellow employees and customers.
- Our greatest asset is our staff.
- We are a group of individuals working together to bring financial solutions to our customers. By working together as a team across all departments, we are able to improve our company and our community.
- We will be cooperative in all our actions with fellow employees and with our customers.
- Look for solutions that add value now and in the future. Have the self-confidence to bring the solution forward and the courage to see it through.
- Leave your "comfort zone"; be creative with yourself and with fellow employees; share your vision.
- Vision means being free to take risks and make mistakes in order to improve processes.
- We manage our business activities to ensure sound financial results. Being profitable provides our shareholders and us with a strong company with expanding opportunities.
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CODE OF ETHICS
Bank of Commerce Holdings and its affiliates (Redding Bank of Commerce, Roseville Bank of Commerce, and Bank of Commerce Mortgage) (“BOC”) are judged by the collective and individual performance of their Directors, Officers, and employees. We recognize that our first duty to our customers, stockholders, and to the public, is to act in all matters in a manner that merits public trust and confidence. This policy is the tone at the top.
Due to the increased number of financial institution failures resulting from self-dealing, fraud and misconduct of directors, management, and employees the Board of Directors of BOC intends to hold its employees and directors to this strict code of ethics and to require reporting of conflicts of interest. Individuals associated with this Company have a primary responsibility to uphold the standards of this Bank.
Any individual violating this Code of Ethics is subject to appropriate corrective action, which may include dismissal and, if appropriate, prosecution by Bank of Commerce Holdings.
PRINCIPLES
Bank of Commerce’s ethical principles include: Honesty and Integrity, Fairness, Quality, People, and Responsibility. All personnel shall act in accordance with these principles and shall encourage others within the Company to adhere to them.
COMPANY CODE OF CONDUCT
Bank of Commerce and its employees must, at all times, comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The Company will not condone the activities of employees who achieve results through violation of the law or unethical business dealings. This includes any payments for illegal acts, indirect contributions, rebates and bribery. The Company does not permit any activity that fails to stand the closest possible public scrutiny.
All business conduct should be well above the minimum standards required by law. Accordingly, employees must ensure that their actions cannot be interpreted as being, in any way, in contravention of the laws and regulations governing the Company’s operations. Employees uncertain about the application or interpretation of any legal requirements should refer the matter to their supervisor.
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