Code of Federal Regulations Title 25. Indians § 25.700.519 Gifts, entertainment and favors

(1) Has, or is seeking to obtain, contractual or other business or financial relations with the Commission,

(2) Conducts operations or activities that are regulated by the Commission or significantly affected by Commission decisions, or

(3) Has interests that may be substantially affected by the performance or non-performance of the employee's official duty.

(1) An employee may accept unsolicited advertising or promotional material with the name of the company imprinted, such as pencils, calendars and similar items of nominal intrinsic value.

(2) An employee may accept transportation and meals provided by a contractor in connection with official business when arrangements for Government or commercial transportation or meals are clearly impracticable and the supervisor has granted prior approval.

(3) An employee may accept an invitation extended by a relocatee to attend a housewarming, potluck, accept a meal and refreshments while traveling on the reservation, or similar social activity when circumstances would make it rude for the employee to refuse.

(4) Other circumstances may arise in which it would be to the Commission's advantage for an employee to participate in activities ordinarily prohibited. In such cases, the employee shall consult with his or her supervisor about the course of action to be followed. If prior consultation is not possible, the employee shall exercise prudent judgment and promptly inform the supervisor of the activity.