[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 43, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 43CFR20.502]

[Page 427]
 
                    TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR
 
PART 20--EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT--Table of Contents
 
              Subpart E--Other Employee Conduct Provisions
 
Sec. 20.502  Conformance with policy and subordination to authority.

    Employees are required to carry out the announced policies and 
programs of the Department and to obey proper requests and directions or 
supervisors. While policies related to one's work are under 
consideration employees may, and are expected to, express their 
professional opinions and points of view. Once a decision has been 
rendered by those in authority, each employee is expected to comply with 
the decision and work to ensure the success of programs or issues 
affected by the decision. An employee is subject to appropriate 
disciplinary action, including removal, if he or she fails to:
    (a) Comply with any lawful regulations, orders, or policies; or
    (b) Obey the proper requests of supervisors having responsibility 
for his or her performance.