[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 11, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 11CFR7.7] [Page 34] TITLE 11--FEDERAL ELECTIONS CHAPTER I--FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION PART 7_STANDARDS OF CONDUCT--Table of Contents Subpart B_Conduct and Responsibilities of Employees or Commissioners Sec. 7.7 Prohibited conduct--General. A Commissioner or employee shall avoid any action whether or not specifically prohibited by this subpart which might result in, or create the appearance of: (a) Using public office for unlawful private gain; (b) Giving favorable or unfavorable treatment to any person or organization due to any partisan, political, or other consideration; (c) Impeding Government efficiency or economy; (d) Losing independence or impartiality; (e) Making a Government decision outside official channels; or (f) Affecting adversely the confidence of the public in the integrity of the Government.