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Standards
of Ethical
ConductAcknowledgment of the Standards of Ethical
Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch
Title 5, Volume 3 of the Code of Federal Regulations (5 CFR 2635)
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Public service is a public trust, requiring employees of the Federal Government to
place loyalty to the Constitution, the laws and ethical principles above private gain.
* Employees shall not hold financial interests that conflict with the conscientious
performance of duty.
* Employees shall not engage in financial transactions using nonpublic Government
information or allow the improper use of such information to further any private
interest.
* An employee shall not, except as permitted by applicable standards of ethical
conduct, solicit or accept any gift or other item of monetary value from any
person or entity seeking official action from, doing business with, or conducting
activities regulated by the employee's agency, or whose interests may be
substantially affected by the performance or nonperformance of the employee's
duties.
* Employees shall put forth honest effort in the performance of their duties.
* Employees shall not knowingly make unauthorized commitments or promises of
any kind purporting to bind the Government.
* Employees shall not use public office for private gain.
* Employees shall act impartially and not give preferential treatment to any private
organization or individual.
* Employees shall protect and conserve Federal property and shall not use it for
other than authorized activities.
* Employees shall not engage in outside employment or activities, including
seeking or negotiating for employment, that conflict with official Government
duties and responsibilities.
* Employees shall disclose waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption to appropriate
authorities.
* Employees shall satisfy in good faith their obligations as citizens, including all
just financial obligations, especially those - such as Federal, State, or local taxes -
that are imposed by law.
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United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. General Counsel - Financial Disclosure: Background Materials, text, January 5, 2006; (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc25220/m1/4/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.