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Standards of Conduct

Standards of Conduct. ARMY STANDARDS OF CONDUCT. GENERAL RULE “Employees shall protect and conserve Federal property and shall not use it for other than authorized purposes.” 5 CFR 2635.101(b)(9). PROHIBITED !. Crimes (theft, child porn, wire fraud) Commercial Activities

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Standards of Conduct

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  1. Standards of Conduct

  2. ARMY STANDARDS OF CONDUCT • GENERAL RULE “Employees shall protect and conserve Federal property and shall not use it for other than authorized purposes.” 5 CFR 2635.101(b)(9)

  3. PROHIBITED! • Crimes (theft, child porn, wire fraud) • Commercial Activities • Establishment of Religion • Political Activities • Interference with Mission • Activity reflects adversely on DoD (EEO violations, extremist org, sexist activity) THIS IS YOUR NOTICE … NO EXCUSES!!!

  4. AUTHORIZED? • Activity must not detract from performance of official duties • Activity must be REASONABLE in duration and frequency • Activity must use personal time • No significant cost to DoD

  5. OFFICIAL • Mission Essential, or • Formal Recognition (by regulation or statute), or • Necessary for the performance of agency programs, policies or operations.

  6. COMMUNICATIONS (at Govt expense) • Genuine personal emergency • When approved during extended deployments to contact family

  7. COMMUNICATIONS(no cost to Govt) • Limited personal communication • No adverse impact on official duties • Reasonable duration • Does not adversely affect office • Does not overburden communication systems

  8. PRIVACY • Any official or personal communication may be monitored • Email notes • Internet searches • Telephone conversations

  9. The #1 Gift Rule • Nothing requires a person to accept a gift - you may ALWAYS decline!

  10. Gifts From Prohibited Sources • Why is gift being offered? • What is a gift? • Who or what is a prohibited source? • Is acceptance of any offer from a prohibited source improper? • What do I do now?

  11. Why is Gift Offered? • Official position or personal capacity • sometimes the line becomes blurred • Official position • gift rules apply • Personal capacity • exercise caution • appearance concern

  12. What is a Gift? • Gift • any item of monetary value • “non-gifts” • little intrinsic value intended solely for presentation • coffee and donuts • discounts or offers made to class/group

  13. Does business with Army Seeks to do business with Army Conducts activities that Army regulates Interests may be substantially affected Who or What is aProhibited Source?

  14. Professional associations Non-profit organizations Educational institutions State and Local governments/agencies Defense contractors contractor personnel Prohibited Sources

  15. Gifts from Contractor Personnel • Contractor Employees are Prohibited Sources • General rule – no gifts solicited or accepted • No solicitation for retirement or other gift for Government employee or Soldier

  16. Exceptions to the Rule • Market value < $20 • < $50 per source per calendar year • Gift to group or class of employees or Soldiers • based on other than official position/rank • Award for service achievement • established program • Permitted by statute • gifts from foreign governments

  17. What do I do if Gift is Offered? • Decline! • Remember the #1 Rule • If situation is such that are unable to decline: • gift to agency • consumable goods • pay market value to donor • return gift

  18. Conclusion • Common Sense • Think about Appearances • When in Doubt, Ask

  19. Questions

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