Code of Ethics
For Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers
of OC Financial, Inc.It is the policy of OC Financial, Inc.(the
“Company”) that its Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Chief Financial Officer
(“CFO”) and Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) of the “Company”) adhere to and
advocate the following principles governing their professional and ethical
conduct in the fulfillment of their responsibilities:
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Act with
honesty and integrity, avoiding conflicts between his or her personal,
private interests and the interests of the Company, including receiving
improper personal benefits as a result of his or her position.
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Perform
responsibilities with a view to causing periodic reports and other
documents filed with the SEC to contain information that is accurate,
complete, fair and understandable.
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Use their
best efforts to comply with laws of federal, state, and local governments
applicable to the Company, and the rules and regulations of private and
public regulatory agencies having jurisdiction over the Company.
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Act in good
faith, responsibly, with due care, and diligence.
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Respect the
confidentiality of information acquired in the course of the performance
of his or her responsibilities except when authorized or otherwise legally
obligated to disclose it to third parties. Do not use confidential
information acquired in the course of the performance of his or her
responsibilities for personal advantage.
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Promote
ethical behavior among subordinates and peers.
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Use
corporate assets and resources employed or entrusted in a responsible
manner.
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Do not use
corporate information, corporate assets, corporate opportunities or one’s
position with the Company for personal gain. Do not compete directly or
indirectly with the Company.
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Comply in
all respects with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
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Advance the
Company’s legitimate interests when the opportunity arises.
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It is also
the Policy of the Company that the CEO, CFO and COO of the Company
acknowledge and certify to the foregoing annually and file a copy of such
certification with the Audit Committee of the Board.
The Audit
Committee of the Board shall have the power to monitor, make determinations,
and recommend action to the Board with respect to violations of this Policy.
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