# 22 C.F.R. § 1203.735-201 (2026): General

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1203_S1203_735_201

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 C.F.R. § 1203.735-201 (2026)
- **Heading:** General
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 22 CFR: Foreign Relations / Chapter XII: UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION AGENCY / Part 1203: EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT / Subpart B: Ethical and Other Conduct and Responsibilities of Employees / § 1203.735-201: § 1203.735-201   General.

## Text

(a)
Proscribed actions.
An employee shall avoid any action, whether or not specifically prohibited by the regulations in this part, which might result in, or create the appearance of:
(1) Using public office for private gain;
(2) Giving preferential treatment to any person;
(3) Impeding Government efficiency or economy;
(4) Losing independence or impartiality;
(5) Making a Government decision outside official channels; or
(6) Affecting adversely the confidence of the public in the integrity of the Government.
(b)
Applicability to members of families of employees.
A U.S. citizen employee shall take care that certain responsibilities placed on the employee are also observed by members of the employee's family. These are the restrictions in regard to: Acceptance of gifts (§§ 1203.735-202 and 1203.735-203); economic and financial activities abroad (§ 1203.735-206); teaching, lecturing, and writing (§ 1203.735-204(c)); participation in activities of private organizations (§ 1203.735-211(c)); and political activities abroad (§ 1203.735-211(g)).

## Nearby sections

- [22 C.F.R. § 1203.735-201 (2026) § 1203.735-201   General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1203_S1203_735_201.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1203.735-202 (2026) § 1203.735-202   Gifts, entertainment, and favors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1203_S1203_735_202.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1203.735-203 (2026) § 1203.735-203   Gifts from foreign governments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1203_S1203_735_203.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1203.735-204 (2026) § 1203.735-204   Outside employment and other activity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1203_S1203_735_204.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1203.735-205 (2026) § 1203.735-205   Financial interests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1203_S1203_735_205.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1203.735-206 (2026) § 1203.735-206   Economic and financial activities of employees abroad.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1203_S1203_735_206.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1203.735-207 (2026) § 1203.735-207   Use of Government property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1203_S1203_735_207.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1203.735-208 (2026) § 1203.735-208   Misuse of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1203_S1203_735_208.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1203.735-209 (2026) § 1203.735-209   Indebtedness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1203_S1203_735_209.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1203.735-210 (2026) § 1203.735-210   Gambling, betting, and lotteries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1203_S1203_735_210.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1203.735-211 (2026) § 1203.735-211   Activities relating to private organizations and politics.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1203_S1203_735_211.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1203.735-212 (2026) § 1203.735-212   Wearing of uniforms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1203_S1203_735_212.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1203.735-213 (2026) § 1203.735-213   Recommendations for employment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1203_S1203_735_213.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1203.735-214 (2026) § 1203.735-214   Transmitting communications and gifts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1203_S1203_735_214.md)

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