WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY

PHA requires all directors, officers and employees to observe high standards of business and personal ethics and comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. It is the responsibility of all directors, officers and employees to report ethics violations or suspected violations in accordance with this Whistleblower Policy. Examples of wrongdoing include, but are not limited to, fraud, including financial fraud and accounting fraud, violation of laws and regulations, violations of Company policies, unethical behavior or practices, endangerment to public health or safety and negligence of duty.

Reporting Violations

PHA has an open door policy and suggests that employees share their questions, concerns, suggestions or complaints with someone who can address them properly. In most cases, an employee’s supervisor is in the best position to address an area of concern. However, if an employee is not comfortable speaking with his or her supervisor or is not satisfied with the supervisor’s response, he or she is encouraged to speak with the VP of Human Resources, who is responsible for investigating all reported violations. If an employee is not comfortable speaking with the VP of Human Resources, then consultation may be made with the President. All reports will be promptly investigated and appropriate corrective action taken if warranted by the investigation. All reports of violations or suspected violations may be submitted on a confidential basis by the complainant or may be submitted anonymously. Reports of violations or suspected violations will be kept confidential to the extent possible, consistent with the need to conduct an adequate investigation.

No Retaliation

No director, officer or employee who in good faith reports an ethics violation shall suffer harassment, retaliation or adverse employment consequence. An employee who retaliates against someone who has reported a violation in good faith is subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment. This Whistleblower Policy is intended to encourage and enable employees and others to raise serious concerns within PHA prior to seeking resolution outside the organization.

Acting in Good Faith

Anyone filing a complaint concerning a violation or suspected violation must be acting in good faith and have reasonable grounds for believing the information disclosed indicates a violation. Any allegations that prove not to be substantiated and which prove to have been made maliciously or knowingly to be false will be viewed as a serious disciplinary offense.