Attached files
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| 10-K - ANNUAL REPORT - SOUTHERN USA RESOURCES INC. | f10k2009_atlanticgreen.htm |
| EX-10.5 - GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT - SOUTHERN USA RESOURCES INC. | f10k2009ex10v_atlanticgreen.htm |
| EX-31.1 - CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF SARBANES OXLEY ACT OF 2002 - SOUTHERN USA RESOURCES INC. | f10k2009ex31i_atlanticgreen.htm |
| EX-32.1 - CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF SARBANES OXLEY ACT OF 2002 - SOUTHERN USA RESOURCES INC. | f10k2009ex32i_atlanticgreen.htm |
| EX-31.2 - CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF SARBANES OXLEY ACT OF 2002 - SOUTHERN USA RESOURCES INC. | f10k2009ex31ii_atlanticgreen.htm |
| EX-32.2 - CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF SARBANES OXLEY ACT OF 2002 - SOUTHERN USA RESOURCES INC. | f10k2009ex32ii_atlanticgreen.htm |
| EX-21.1 - SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY - SOUTHERN USA RESOURCES INC. | f10k2009ex21_atlanticgreen.htm |
EXHIBIT
14.1
Chief
Executive and Senior Financial Officer Code of Ethics
It
is the policy of Atlantic Green Power Holding Company and its subsidiaries
(collectively, the “Company”) that their employees, directors and agents are
held to the highest standards of honest and ethical conduct when conducting the
affairs of the Company. The chief executive and senior financial
officers of the Company will not commit acts contrary to these standards of
ethical conduct nor shall they condone the commission of such acts by others
within the Company. Conduct which violates this Code of Ethics
constitutes an activity beyond the scope of an individual’s legitimate
employment with or service to the Company, and such a violation of this Code of
Ethics may lead to serious sanctions, including termination, and in some cases,
civil and criminal liability.
General Standards of Ethical
Behavior
The
chief executive and senior financial officers will:
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Conduct
their personal and professional affairs in a way that avoids both real and
apparent conflicts of interest between their interests and the interests
of the Company.
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Refrain
from engaging in any activity that would compromise their professional
ethics or otherwise prejudice their ability to carry out their duties to
the Company.
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Communicate
to executive management of the Company, and to accountants engaged in
financial audits of the Company, all relevant unfavorable information and
professional judgments or opinions.
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Encourage
open communication and full disclosure of financial information by
providing a well understood process under which management is kept
informed of financial information of importance, including any departures
from sound policy, practice and accounting
norms.
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Ensure
that all relevant staff members understand the open communication and full
disclosure standards and processes of the
Company.
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Refrain
from disclosing confidential information acquired in the course of their
work except where authorized, unless legally obligated to do
so.
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Inform
subordinates, as appropriate, regarding the confidentiality of information
acquired in the course of their work and monitor, as needed, to ensure
that subordinates maintain that
confidentiality.
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Refrain
from using or appearing to use confidential information acquired in the
course of their work for unethical or illegal advantage, either personally
or indirectly through others.
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Comply
with all applicable governmental laws, rules and
regulations.
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Standards Regarding
Financial Records and Reporting
The
chief executive and senior financial officers will:
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Establish
appropriate systems and procedures to ensure that business transactions
are recorded on the books of the Company in accordance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles, the Public Company Accounting and
Oversight Board, established company policy and appropriate regulatory
pronouncements and guidelines.
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Establish
appropriate policies and procedures for the protection and retention of
accounting records and information as required by applicable law,
regulation or regulatory
guidelines.
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Establish
and administer financial accounting controls that are appropriate to
ensure the integrity of the financial reporting process and the
availability of timely, relevant information for the safe, sound and
profitable operation of the
Company.
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Ensure
full, fair, accurate and timely disclosure in reports and documents to be
filed with or submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission and
other regulatory authorities and in other public communications made by
the Company.
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Completely
disclose all relevant information reasonably expected to be needed by the
regulatory examiners and internal and external auditors of the Company for
the full, complete and successful discharge of their duties and
responsibilities.
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Reporting of
Violations
Any
employee, director or agent of the Company having any complaint regarding
accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters, and information or
knowledge of any unrecorded fund or asset or any prohibited act hereunder, shall
promptly report such matter to the board of directors. Any complaint
or report made thereto shall be handled in a timely and professional manner and
may be made anonymously. The board of directors, in its discretion,
shall determine the appropriate response and/or course of action to be taken
with respect to any complaint or information reported hereunder. The
identity of the individual reporting any such violation shall be kept anonymous
except as may be otherwise necessary to remedy the violation or as may be
required by law. Neither the Company nor any of their directors,
officers, employees or agents shall take any retaliatory or other adverse action
against anyone for raising or helping to resolve any concern or reporting any
violation.
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