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(a) Proscribed actions. An employee shall avoid any action, whether or not specifically prohibited by the regulations in this part, which might result in, or create the appearance of:
(1) Using public office for private gain;
(2) Giving preferential treatment to any person;
(3) Impeding Government efficiency or economy;
(4) Losing independence or impartiality;
(5) Making a Government decision outside official channels; or
(6) Affecting adversely the confidence of the public in the integrity of the Government.
(b) Applicability to members of families of employees. A U.S. citizen employee shall take care that certain responsibilities placed on the employee are also observed by members of the employee's family. These are the restrictions in regard to: Acceptance of gifts (§§ 1203.735–202 and 1203.735–203); economic and financial activities abroad (§ 1203.735–206); teaching, lecturing, and writing (§ 1203.735–204(c)); participation in activities of private organizations (§ 1203.735–211(c)); and political activities abroad (§ 1203.735–211(g)).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 22. Foreign Relations § 22.1203.735–201 General - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-22-foreign-relations/cfr-sect-22-1203-735-201/
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