What is the primary function of a Code of Ethics in airport governance and compliance?

• A. Guiding principles to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure lawful, ethical behavior.
• B. Weather forecasting procedures for flight operations.
• C. Parking revenue policies.
• D. Employee recruitment strategies.

Answer: (A)

A Code of Ethics establishes the standards of conduct that guide decision-making in airport governance and compliance. It sets guiding principles to prevent conflicts of interest and promote lawful, ethical behavior, helping leaders and staff act with integrity, fairness, and transparency. This framework supports accountability and consistency across the organization, making it easier to uphold public trust and comply with laws and regulations. Other topics like weather forecasting procedures, parking revenue policies, or recruitment strategies address separate areas such as operations, finance, or human resources, not the ethical framework that governs behavior and decision-making.