[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 49, Volume 6]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 49CFR805.735-3]

[Page 162-163]
 
                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
 
                              SAFETY BOARD
 
PART 805--EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 805.735-3  Policy.

    (a) The maintenance of unusually high standards of honesty, 
integrity, impartiality, and conduct by its Members and employees and 
special Government employees is essential to assure the proper 
performance of the Board's business and the maintenance of confidence by 
citizens in their Government. Therefore, the Board requires that its 
Members and employees and special Government employees adhere strictly 
to the highest standard of ethical conduct in all of their social, 
business, political and other off-the-job activities, relationships, and 
interests, as well as in their official actions.
    (b) All Members and employees and special Government employees shall 
avoid situations which might result in

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actual or apparent misconduct or conflicts of interest.
    (c) Members and employees 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 complete 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.