Joint Ethics
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Joint EthicsJoint Ethics
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• JER Background and Purpose
• JER General Policy and Duties
• Key Rules
Joint Ethics Regulation OverviewJoint Ethics Regulation Overview
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• Replaced AFR 30-30
• DOD Directive 5500.7-R (30 Aug.. 93)
• No Service Supplementing Regulations
• Applies to all DOD employees, regardless of civilian or military grade
• 12 Chapters, Punitive Provisions
JER BackgroundJER Background
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• To understand the origins and scope of the ethic requirements
• To understand your duties as a DOD employee
• To become familiar with the gift, travel, and use of government resources rules
PurposePurpose
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• Set a personal example for fellow DOD employees
• Perform all official duties to facilitate Fed Government efficiency and economy
• Report suspected violations of ethics regulations
Ethical DutiesEthical Duties
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• Loyalty to Constitution, laws and ethical principles above private gain
• No conflicts of financial interests
• No improper use of information to further private interests
• Honest effort in performance of duties
• No unauthorized commitments or promises
Principles of Ethical Conduct Principles of Ethical Conduct
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• No use of public office for private gain
• Impartial, no preferential treatment
• Conserve Federal property
• No outside employment/conflicts with official duties
• Disclose waste, fraud, and abuse
Ethical ConductEthical Conduct
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• Do not use rank or position to further private interest
• Prohibited from commercial solicitation and sale to
• Junior ranking personnel (exception one-time basis for house, vehicle, etc.)
• Solicitation for contribution for gifts must be voluntary
• Must pay all personal financial obligations in timely manner
• Must be careful of accepting gifts from organizations seeking to do business with the Department of Defense
MORE Ethical Conduct!!!MORE Ethical Conduct!!!
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• Can’t conduct any gambling activities on government property.
• The use of government facilities, property, or manpower for other than official use is prohibited.
• You may not use “Inside information” for personal gain.
• Avoid activities of organizations that are incompatible with your government position.
• Can’t use your position or rank to endorse a commercial product.
• Outside employment, which is incompatible with your government duties is prohibited.
EVEN MORE Ethical Conduct!!!EVEN MORE Ethical Conduct!!!
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• Become familiar with all Ethical Provisions
• Comply with all provisions
• Become familiar with scope and authority for official activities for which YOU are responsible
Employees (civilian and military) Shall:
General Policy DOD General Policy DOD
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• Arms Length Attorney
Meet Your Ethics CounselorMeet Your Ethics Counselor
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• Ethics counselor -AN ATTORNEY
• No attorney-client privilege – Must so advise before any communications– Must report suspected JER violations
• Written guidance will help keep you out trouble
Ethics Counselor’s RoleEthics Counselor’s Role
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• Gift• Travel • Use of Government Property• Commercial Activities• Fundraising
Joint Ethics Regulation Key RulesJoint Ethics Regulation Key Rules
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• None from prohibited sources or given because of official position
• Prohibited Source:– Does business with the DoD– Seeks to do business with the DoD
The General RuleThe General Rule
Gifts From Outside Sources...Gifts From Outside Sources...
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• Is Item Actually a Gift?
• If exception applies, would acceptance undermine Government Integrity?– Illegal if in exchange for an official action– Other statutes may prohibit– Appearance influence is being “bought”
Gifts - The Practical ApproachGifts - The Practical Approach
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• No gifts to official superiors– “official superior” means someone who
directs or evaluates an employee• May not accept gift from lesser-paid
employee– Unless personal relationship justifies gift and
no superior subordinate relationship exists
General RuleGeneral Rule
Gifts Between EmployeesGifts Between Employees
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• “Occasional Basis” (Christmas, birthday)– Non-cash gifts of $10 or less– Food in office; hospitality at residence
• “Special, Infrequent Occasion” (marriage, retirement)– $10 limit per person; $300 per organization
ExceptionsExceptions
Gifts Between EmployeesGifts Between Employees
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• Regardless of exceptions, may NEVER accept a gift in return for influence or solicit a gift from an outside source
• Gifts within exceptions must be truly VOLUNTARY
Bottom Line on GiftsBottom Line on Gifts
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• Required to Fly “Coach” Unless– No other reasonably available
accommodations exist– Disabled employees condition necessitates
first-class travel– Exceptional security circumstances
• All first class travel must be reported to the GSA
Official Travel - Air TravelOfficial Travel - Air Travel
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• Only seats provided on required route
• No Space available, required route
• Disabled
• Security purposes or exceptional circumstances
• Cheaper for Government
• Costs paid by a Non-Federal Source
Use of Premium ClassUse of Premium Class
Official TravelOfficial Travel
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• Anything received as a result of Official travel belongs to U.S. Government
• Frequent Flyer Benefits– Individual may keep credits from official
travel such as frequent flyer miles, points, etc.
– Can be used for free tickets– Upgrade to BUSINESS class NOT First
Class
Incidental Travel BenefitsIncidental Travel Benefits
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• On the Spot Upgrades– May accept if available to public– Don’t accept if offered because of rank or
official position
• Getting Bumped– Voluntarily-Keep benefit– Involuntarily-Benefit belongs to Fed
Government
Incidental Travel Benefits (cont.)Incidental Travel Benefits (cont.)
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Agency designee MAY authorize if:
• No adverse affect on duty performance, duration/frequency=reasonable
• Pub interest keeping employee at work station
• No adverse reflection on US (e.g. porn reading, chain letter, etc…)
• No overburdening/no “significant” additional cost
Use of Government ResourcesUse of Government Resources
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• No conflicts of interest, or even appearance
• No solicitation of junior members
• Key exception to “Junior member” prohibition:– One-time sale of non-commercial property
Commercial ActivitiesCommercial Activities
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• Only Combined Federal Campaign and Air Force Assistance Fund are officially sanctioned
• Purely personal, unofficial fundraising may be done subject to limitations
FundraisingFundraising
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• JER Background
• JER General Policy and Duties – Do Your Job– Follow the Rules
• Key Rules – Gift, Travel, Resource and Fundraising
Joint Ethics Regulation SummaryJoint Ethics Regulation Summary
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• Take JER DEADLY serious!
• Remember it is a PUNITIVE regulation!!
• When In Doubt -- See Your Ethics Counselor
ConclusionConclusion
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““The servants of the NationThe servants of the Nationare to render their services are to render their services
without any taking without any taking of presents…”of presents…”
--Plato--Plato