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Ethics Satellite Broadcast October 17, 2002

Today's Topics. Executive Order 12674Title 18 of the United States Code207 - Post Employment RestrictionsAcceptance of GiftsTraveling for the GovernmentFund Raising . Executive Order 12674. Public service is a public trustEmployees shall not hold financial interests that conflict with the cons

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Ethics Satellite Broadcast October 17, 2002

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    1. Ethics Satellite Broadcast October 17, 2002 Department of the Interior Departmental Ethics Office www.doi.gov/ethics (202) 208-7960 Arthur Bennett Arthur Gary

    2. Today’s Topics Executive Order 12674 Title 18 of the United States Code 207 - Post Employment Restrictions Acceptance of Gifts Traveling for the Government Fund Raising

    3. Executive Order 12674 Public service is a public trust 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

    4. Executive Order 12674 An employee shall not solicit or accept any gift from a prohibited source 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

    5. Executive Order 12674 Employees shall not use public office for private gain Employees shall act impartially and shall not give preferential treatment to any private organization or individual Employees shall protect and conserve Federal property

    6. Executive Order 12674 Employees shall not engage in outside employment or activities that conflict with their official Government duties and responsibilities Employees shall disclose waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption to appropriate authorities

    7. Executive Order 12674 Employees shall satisfy in good faith their obligation as citizens, including all just financial obligations, especially those – such as Federal, State, or local taxes – that are imposed by law Employees shall adhere to all laws and regulations that provide equal opportunity for all Americans

    8. Executive Order 12674 Employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards promulgated pursuant to this order.

    9. 18 U.S.C. 201 – Bribery 203 – Compensation for Representational Activities 205 – Representational Activities 208 – Financial Conflicts of Interest 209 – Dual Compensation

    10. Post Employment 18 U.S.C. 207 207 (a)(1) Lifetime bar on representations on behalf of others 207 (a)(2) Two-year bar on representations on behalf of others 207(c) One-year bar on communication for former senior officials

    11. Acceptance of Gifts from Outside Sources What is a gift? - Anything of monetary value You may not solicit or accept a gift: - From a prohibited source; or - Given because of your official position

    12. Gifts: Prohibited Sources Who are prohibited sources? Anyone who: Has or seeks business from your agency Is regulated by your agency Has interests that may be affected by the performance or non-performance of your official duties

    13. Gifts: Exclusions What isn’t a gift? Snacks Items of little intrinsic value Anything you pay market value for Anything paid for by the government or accepted under statutory authority Anything available to the public

    14. Gifts: Exceptions What kinds of gifts may you accept? $20 or less Personal/outside business relationships Widely attended gatherings and other events attended in official capacity Discounts/freebies available to public or to all government employees

    15. Gifts of Travel & Accommodations Acceptance of travel from a non-federal source - 31 U.S.C. § 1353 vs. agency gift authorities - DI - 2000

    16. Gifts of Travel & Accommodations Acceptance of promotional benefits - Voluntary Bumping - Involuntary Bumping - Taxability

    17. Gifts Between Employees No gifts or contributions for gifts to official superior Exceptions: Occasions when gifts are traditionally given Less than $10 Special infrequent occasions Value appropriate to the occasion

    18. Fundraising On Government property/time Through employee associations For the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

    19. Questions or Comments If you have any further questions please contact your servicing Ethics Counselor or the Departmental Ethics Office www.doi.gov/ethics 202-208-7960 Arthur_Bennett@ios.doi.gov Arthur_Gary@ios.doi.gov

    20. Site Coordinators Please fax your sign-in sheets for all DOI employees to: Departmental Ethics Office 202-208-5515

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