73.735-508—Other prohibitions.
Employees shall avoid any action whether or not specifically prohibited by this part, 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 in the performance of their Government duties;
(e)
Making a Government decision outside official channels; or
(f)
Affecting adversely the confidence of the public in the integrity of the Government.