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In addition to the reporting requirements under this Code (“Conducting Yourself<br />
Professionally-Communication Channels”), the CEO and each Finance Associate must<br />
promptly bring to the attention of the Chief Legal Officer, the CEO or to the Audit Committee<br />
any information he or she may have concerning:<br />
• Any violation of this Code, including any actual or apparent conflicts of interest<br />
between personal and professional relationships, involving any management or<br />
other Associates who have a significant role in <strong>Cerner</strong>’s financial reporting,<br />
disclosures or internal controls; and<br />
• Evidence of a material violation of securities or other laws, rules or regulations<br />
applicable to <strong>Cerner</strong> and the operation of its business, by <strong>Cerner</strong>, or of violation of<br />
these specific provisions applicable to the CEO and Finance Associates.<br />
Any violation under this section of the Code, “CEO and Finance Associates,” may also be<br />
reported anonymously via <strong>Cerner</strong>’s Ethics Hotline at 1.800.338.9086. Associates outside the<br />
U.S. may be asked to enter a three digit country code to complete the call. The Ethics Hotline is<br />
not anonymous in France (in accordance with applicable French laws), and is to be utilized in<br />
France only for financial and accounting related offenses.<br />
Code of Conduct Administration<br />
Interpretation; Enforcement<br />
The Audit Committee is responsible for establishing the standards set forth in this Code and<br />
updating this Code periodically as appropriate. The Audit Committee has authorized <strong>Cerner</strong>’s<br />
Chief Legal Officer to initially be responsible for providing interpretive guidance in applying<br />
these policies to specific situations and for generally overseeing implementation and<br />
enforcement of the policies set forth in this Code, subject to the ultimate authority and control of<br />
the Audit Committee.<br />
Conduct which is not in strict compliance with this Code may result in corrective action,<br />
including without limitation demotion or dismissal. Failure to comply with the legal<br />
requirements referenced in this Code can also subject you and <strong>Cerner</strong> to criminal and civil<br />
penalties, money damages and regulatory sanctions. Accordingly, each Associate is expected to<br />
become familiar with this Code. Each Associate is also expected to oversee compliance with this<br />
Code by Associates under their supervision.<br />
Document Title: Code of Conduct Document#: 23POL009154 Rev 002<br />
Effective date: May 25, 2007<br />
Owner: Document Control Analyst – Legal<br />
Reviewer: TW5482<br />
Approver: ME9136<br />
<strong>Cerner</strong> <strong>Corporation</strong><br />
Confidential Information<br />
© <strong>Cerner</strong> <strong>Corporation</strong>. All rights reserved. This document contains confidential information, which may not be reproduced or<br />
transmitted without the express written consent of <strong>Cerner</strong>.<br />
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