200.735-104a—Proscribed actions.
An employee shall avoid any action, whether or not specifically prohibited by this subpart, which might result in, or create the appearance of:
(a)
Using public office for private gain;
(b)
Giving preferential treatment to any person;
(c)
Impeding Government efficiency or economy;
(d)
Losing complete independence or impartiality;
(e)
Making a Government decision outside official channels; or
(f)
Affecting adversely the confidence of the public in the integrity of the Government.
Code of Federal Regulations
[32 FR 16210, Nov. 28, 1967]