I.    *Introduction*  
  
II.   Financial Disclosure

III.  Conflict of Interest

IV.  Representation

V.   Misuse of Position

VI.  Other Laws/Regulations

VII. After You Leave

VIII. Where to Get Help

 

A Couple of Common Questions

There are two fairly common questions that you might be wondering about:

• Do the ethics rules apply to you if you receive no pay from the Government? Answer: Yes they do. The definition of an SGE includes those who serve "without compensation."
• Do the ethics rules apply on days when you perform no Government services? Answer: Yes they do. They apply equally on days you serve the Government and on days you don't. Where the Government hasn't used your services for some time, but hasn't specified a termination date in your appointment or otherwise, you might wonder if you remain an SGE. In this case, you'll want to contact your agency's ethics officials for a resolution.