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

 

Watch Those Days: 60 Day Trigger

SGEs who have served the Government for more than 60 days (that is, days that you actually serve) during the immediately preceding period of 365 consecutive days are subject to an additional restriction.

Such SGEs are subject to the prohibitions of sections 203 and 205 in connection with any covered matter that is pending in the department or agency of the Government in which [the SGE] is serving. (Link to 18 U.S.C. 203(c)(2) and 18 U.S.C. 205 (c)(2) for more information).

In other words, you may represent someone before the same agency in connection with a matter in which you haven't been involved as a Government Employee or a Special Government Employee, until you reach 60 days of actual service. On the 61st day, you have to stop that representation and you may not represent anyone back to the agency where you work as an SGE.