[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 45CFR73.735-508] [Page 175] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE SUBTITLE A--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 73_STANDARDS OF CONDUCT--Table of Contents Subpart E_Gifts, Entertainment, and Favors Sec. 73.735-508 Other prohibitions. Employees shall avoid any action whether or not specifically prohibited by this part, which might result in or create the appearance of: (a) Using public office for private gain; (b) Giving preferential treatment to any person; (c) Impeding Government efficiency or economy; (d) Losing complete independence or impartiality in the performance of their Government duties; (e) Making a Government decision outside official channels; or (f) Affecting adversely the confidence of the public in the integrity of the Government. [[Page 176]]