CFR > Title 22 - Foreign Relations > CHAPTER XII—UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION AGENCY > PART 1203—EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT > SUBPART B—Ethical and Other Conduct and Responsibilities of Employees (§1203.735-201 to §1203.735-217) > 1203.735-201—General.

1203.735-201—General.

(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) ).