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GENERAL RULE “Employees shall protect and conserve Federal property and shall not use it for other than authorized purposes.” 5 CFR 2635.101(b)(9)
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Crimes (theft, child porn, wire fraud) Commercial Activities Establishment of Religion Political Activities Interference with Mission Activity reflects adversely on DoD (EEO violations, extremist org, sexist activity) THIS IS YOUR NOTICE … NO EXCUSES!!!
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Activity must not detract from performance of official duties Activity must be REASONABLE in duration and frequency Activity must use personal time No significant cost to DoD
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Mission Essential, or Formal Recognition (by regulation or statute), or Necessary for the performance of agency programs, policies or operations.
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Genuine personal emergency When approved during extended deployments to contact family
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Limited personal communication No adverse impact on official duties Reasonable duration Does not adversely affect office Does not overburden communication systems
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Any official or personal communication may be monitored Email notes Internet searches Telephone conversations
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Nothing requires a person to accept a gift - you may ALWAYS decline!
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Why is gift being offered? What is a gift? Who or what is a prohibited source? Is acceptance of any offer from a prohibited source improper? What do I do now?
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Official position or personal capacity sometimes the line becomes blurred Official position gift rules apply Personal capacity exercise caution appearance concern
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Gift any item of monetary value “non-gifts” little intrinsic value intended solely for presentation coffee and donuts discounts or offers made to class/group
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Does business with Army Seeks to do business with Army Conducts activities that Army regulates Interests may be substantially affected
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Professional associations Non-profit organizations Educational institutions State and Local governments/agencies Defense contractors ◦ contractor personnel
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Contractor Employees are Prohibited Sources General rule – no gifts solicited or accepted No solicitation for retirement or other gift for Government employee or Soldier
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Market value < $20 < $50 per source per calendar year Gift to group or class of employees or Soldiers based on other than official position/rank Award for service achievement established program Permitted by statute gifts from foreign governments
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Decline! Remember the #1 Rule If situation is such that are unable to decline: gift to agency consumable goods pay market value to donor return gift
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Common Sense Think about Appearances When in Doubt, Ask
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