# 43 C.F.R. § 20.502 (2026): Conformance with policy and subordination to authority

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_502

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 20.502 (2026)
- **Heading:** Conformance with policy and subordination to authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior / Part 20: EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT / Subpart E: Other Employee Conduct Provisions / § 20.502: § 20.502   Conformance with policy and subordination to authority.

## Text

Employees are required to carry out the announced policies and programs of the Department and to obey proper requests and directions or supervisors. While policies related to one's work are under consideration employees may, and are expected to, express their professional opinions and points of view. Once a decision has been rendered by those in authority, each employee is expected to comply with the decision and work to ensure the success of programs or issues affected by the decision. An employee is subject to appropriate disciplinary action, including removal, if he or she fails to:
(a) Comply with any lawful regulations, orders, or policies; or
(b) Obey the proper requests of supervisors having responsibility for his or her performance.

## Nearby sections

- [43 C.F.R. § 20.501 (2026) § 20.501   General policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_501.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.502 (2026) § 20.502   Conformance with policy and subordination to authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_502.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.503 (2026) § 20.503   Scope of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_503.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.504 (2026) § 20.504   Selling or soliciting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_504.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.505 (2026) § 20.505   Habitual use of intoxicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_505.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.506 (2026) § 20.506   Appropriations, legislation and lobbying.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_506.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.507 (2026) § 20.507   Unlawful organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_507.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.508 (2026) § 20.508   Notary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_508.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.509 (2026) § 20.509   Penalty mail and official stationery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_509.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.510 (2026) § 20.510   Fraud or false statements in a Government matter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_510.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.511 (2026) § 20.511   Carrying of firearms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_511.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 20.512 (2026) § 20.512   Labor practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P20_S20_512.md)

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