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Standards of Conduct OfficeDoD General Counsel
Feat. Outside Activities and Use of Government Resources
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Why Non-Federal Entities?
SJA’s tell us:Toughest issuesLots of questions about lots of NFEsHigh pucker-factor (GO/FO personal
interest)
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Goals of Presentation
Introduce framework for analysisWhere does this fit?Where do I start???
Tackle common problems together
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Fiscal concerns
Relations withNFEs
Ethics Issues
GiftsConflicts
Use ofGovernmentResourcesFundraising
Conferences
OutsideActivities
Financial Disclosure
Financial Disclosure
TravelIssues
Political Activities
Contractorsin the
workplace
Post GovernmentEmployment
Speaking,Teaching
& Writing
HR concerns
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What is an NFE?
Any organization or individual other than the U.S. Government.Charities and not-for-profit groups.Professional associations.Local and state governments.Spouses’ clubs.Commercial enterprises.
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Examples of NFEsAUSA, Navy League, Air Force
AssociationSpouses’ clubsUSO/American Red CrossChambers of CommerceMilitary relief societiesCommercial vendors
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What do NFEs Want?
Government property (things)Government personnelOfficial endorsementOfficial sanction (Use of Seal)Information
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PrinciplesUse Gov’t property for
authorized purposes only
May not use public office for private gain
Preferential treatmentprohibited
No official actions that conflict with personal financial interests
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Authorities to Render Support: Use of Gov’t Resources
Government resources, time, or equipment may not be used for unauthorized purposes (31 U.S.C. 1301)
(Teaching point: It ’s the taxpayers’ money, Stupid!)
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NFE Issues BreakdownFirst concernOutside Activities“Human Resources” Participation with NFEs
Attending meetings ↓ Representing Agency↓ Advising↓ Active participation Managing
Second ConcernUse of Government Resources“Fiscal Authority” Support to NFEs
Authorized purpose Consider nature of event
• “mission essential”Vs.
• “outreach” or “community relations”
Logistical support Financial support Speaking support
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Participation Analysis
official or personal capacity increasing levels of relationship mere meeting attendance representing DoD to NFE advising NFE actively particpating with NFE managing NFE
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Attending MeetingsOfficial CapacitySupervisors may authorize
attendance in an official capacity at Government expense when it serves official purpose
Even if no cost, purpose must be legitimate—watch for limited audience/special access
Personal Capacity – Must be clear
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Representing DoD
Official Capacity Serving on Boards, Councils, etc If directly serve, duty of loyalty Solution – Liaisons, JER 3-201
• Heads of DoD organizations may appoint when there is a significant and continuing DoD interest
• Represent DoD’s interests to the NFE
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Official LiaisonNo fiduciary duty, so no conflict of interestDiscuss mutual interests and non-bindingOfficial duty, so Official time and resources Use official title & position
NO management!!Limited personal liabilityYES! YES! YES! YES! YES!
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Serving With NFEsPersonal Capacity concernsWhen hold position of trust, 208
disqualificationWhen active participation, 502
disqualificationDo not represent NFE to the FedsDo not solicit subordinates or
prohibited sources
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Serving With NFEsPersonal Capacity cautions No preferential treatment No endorsement, no use of titles No coercion No use of resources No disclosure of non-public info Disclosure of position Personal liability
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Community Support ActivitiesPromote civic awarenessUncompensated public serviceSupervisors may grant excused absence – JER 3-300.cVoter registration drivesBlood drivesEmergency support
Official/Personal Capacity special circumstance #1:
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Professional AssociationsSupervisors may grant excused absence Non-profit, reasonable time
May also grant support services Papers published in professional
journals or presented at events If they relate to official duties, benefit
agency, do not interfere with duties Compensation barred by
5 CFR 2635.807
Official/Personal Capacity special circumstance #2:
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Use of Gov’t ResourcesSupervisors may grant DoD
personnel limited use of resources, NOT personnel
DoD personnel may use to support their personal activities with NFEs
NFEs may not use directly
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Advise NFEsOfficial Capacity Generally, DoD does NOT
advise DoD contractors!!– Conflicts of interest– Preferential treatment– Non-public information
User groups/customer panels• Include consultation in the contract
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Advising NFEsPersonal Capacity Exclusively outside the scope Strongly discourage with DoD
contractors• Academic/professional associations may be ok, even when they are DoD contractors
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Participating With NFEsProfessional/Standard Setting
Official Capacity Head of DoD organization may
authorize active participation Must concern the mission Vote, but not manage
Personal Capacity Exclusively outside the scope
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Management of NFEs
Official Capacity
DoD personnel are generally prohibited from managing or serving in position of trust with
NFEs
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Management of NFEsActing in an Official Capacity Problems:Conflict of Interest (18 U.S.C. 208)
•Fiduciary duty to NFE•Oath of Government office
Confusing allegianceConfused public
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Exception ONLY by statute and with DoD GC approval
Official Capacity authorizations Limited for military (10 U.S.C.
1033) Limited for Civilians (10 U.S.C.
1589)Written request to the DoD GC Very limited circumstances
Management of NFEs
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Official Capacity Management of NFEs
Designated Entities - JER 3-202 + OGE exemption at 5 C.F.R. 2640.203(m) alleviates conflict-not separate authority to serve
Service Secretaries, with DoD GC concurrence, may authorize managing entities meeting criteria
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Personal Capacity Except for JER 3-210 organizations,
may not serve if offered because of assignment/position Must be exclusively outside the
scope of duties Cannot let personal activity
disqualify from official duties!
Management of NFEs
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Board of Directors
Personal Capacity Genuinely personal No conflict with official duties
Special rules for Flag and General Officers…
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FO and GO may not accept compensation for boards of directors O-7 to O-10 Regular and Reserve members & installation leaders O-6 thru E-9 may not serve if NFE is DoD contractor or focuses business on military members
Board of Directors Policy
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Ethics official may grant waiver for O-6 and below and E-9 members upon finding of no endorsement
Reserve Officer O-8 and O-7, under certain conditions, may continue on Board if ethics official determines no endorsement or sanction
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Board of Directors Policy waivers
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Authorized Support to NFEs
Generally, prohibited!May not use DoD resources, time,
equipment for unauthorized purposeNo preferential treatmentNo endorsement Improper use of appropriated funds
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Exceptions that can appear to eat the rule!
Statutory authorizations Particularized support List in DoDI 1000.15 Medical Scouting National Military Associations …
Support Authorized by Statute
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Support Authorized by StatuteAnnual DoD Authorization ActAnnual DoD Appropriations Act
E.g.,youth organizationsD-Day museum – opening
Currently hot: transition support- jobs/education/assistance
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Military Relief SocietiesAuthority to endorse membership
drives and fundraising (when among own members) – JER 3-210
Support in service regulations
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DoDI 1000.15 imposes requirementsNo special privileges (JER applies)Must not appear to be officialRequire approval by installation
commander
Private Organizations on DoD Installations
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Other Support to NFEsGeneral Restrictions
DoD Seals, emblems, logos NFE event not official, so can’t use
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General RestrictionsEndorsements
Official endorsements are
(in most circumstances)
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Endorsements
Using official title, position, organization name or other authority
NFE, event, product, service, etc.Know it when you see it!Allowed when authorized by statute
or documenting compliance or recognition
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Whyare endorsements
Prohibited?
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Endorsements
They state or suggest official certification or approval (FDA-like)They portray the item as public
rather than commercialThey give preferential treatmentThey may improperly coerce DoD
personnel
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Requests for Endorsement1. Explicit Endorsement2. Implied Endorsement Honorary Chairman Presenting an Award
3. OGE 5 CFR 2635.702(c) and JER 3-209 and 300.a(1)
NO ENDORSEMENTS!
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Other Support to NFE EventsNon-Fundraising, Non-Training EventsAuthorized Purposes Only Must be of benefit to DoD
•E.g. Community Relations
Logistical Support on limited basis DoD facilities and equipment
Heads of DoD organizations and commands may provide logistical supportwhen they determine all of the following: (JER 3-211)
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Logistical SupportNo interference with official dutiesSupports public affairs or community relationsAppropriate for DoD association In the interest of, or benefit to, DoD or
community Willing and able to provide
comparable support to similar organizations
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Logistical Support (cont.)
Not barred by statute or regulationAdmission:
•Free, or•Reasonably covers only
– costs of event or– portion of event in which DoD
participates, or• Exceeds costs of event, but support
is reduced from limited to incidental
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So what’s reasonable? $721 a day for attendees [rule of thumb] May adjust up by % increase that
location’s per diem exceeds DC’sWill be adjusted every three years by
minimal value under Foreign Gifts So what’s incidental? Negligible or minimal impact
Logistical Support (cont.)
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Use JER 3-211 analysisMeeting rooms, Naval vessels for
parties, medical supplies, etc.
Don’t forget!! Applicable regulations for motor vehicles, MWR facilities (golf courses), GSA buildings, etc.
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Requests for DoD Property
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Personnel SupportSpeaking in Official Capacity Mission need/policy speech allowed by JER
3-211(c) — no “support” analysis Outreach speaking combines JER 3-211(a)
and Public Affairs regulations “Incidental” if DoD speaker support is
20% or less of total speakers — no limit on fees charged• If event meets reasonable costs, support may
exceed incidental• If substantial management, consider co-
sponsorship (co-managed event)
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Personnel Support Other than speaking
Bands – generally patriotic opener only. Statute prohibits use at activity not paid for by appropriated funds. Menial purposes prohibited (ushers, guards, escorts) (DoD 5410.18, 4.2.16)
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Personnel Support
Speaking in Personal CapacityTeaching, Speaking, Writing rules No compensation allowed if matter
related to Official Duties Education/expertise exception
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Other Support to NFE EventsCo-Located Events
Official DoD Event and NFE event held at the same time at the same location
If not co-managed, then not the exact same space at the same time!
Separate and distinct – perform the appropriate ethics evaluation for each
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Official Support SummaryOfficial Policy
Speakers
Core mission “messaging”(> ComRel)
JER 3-211(c)not 3-211(a)
Only limits are avoiding
endorsement & fundraising
SpeakerSupport
“substantial”>50% DoD
presenters or attendees
“reasonable” if no admission or
“reasonable fee”
“incidental”= <20% DoD speakers
Other Logistical Support
“substantial”= not justified by
ComRel
“reasonable”=serves ComRel
needs
“incidental”= minimal effect on
public event