# 5 C.F.R. § 2638.210 (2026): Presidential transition planning

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2638_S2638_210

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 2638.210 (2026)
- **Heading:** Presidential transition planning
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter XVI: OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS / Part 2638: EXECUTIVE BRANCH ETHICS PROGRAM / Subpart B: Procedures of the Executive Branch Ethics Program / § 2638.210: § 2638.210   Presidential transition planning.

## Text

Prior to any Presidential election, each agency has a responsibility to prepare its agency ethics program for a Presidential transition. Such preparations do not constitute support for a particular candidate and are not reflective of a belief regarding the likely outcome of the election; rather, they reflect an understanding that agencies are responsible for ensuring the continuity of governmental operations.
(a)
Preparing the ethics program for a transition.
The agency head or the DAEO must, not later than 12 months before any Presidential election, evaluate whether the agency's ethics program has an adequate number of trained agency ethics officials to effectively support a Presidential transition.
(b)
Support by the Office of Government Ethics.
In connection with any Presidential election, the Office of Government Ethics will:
(1) Prior to the election, offer training opportunities for agency ethics officials on counseling departing noncareer appointees on post-employment restrictions, reviewing financial disclosure reports, drafting ethics agreements for Presidential nominees, and counseling new noncareer appointees on conflict of interest laws and the Standards of Conduct; and
(2) After the election, in the event of a Presidential transition, proactively assist the Presidential Transition Team in preparing for Presidential nominations, coordinate with agency ethics officials, and develop plans to implement new initiatives related to government ethics.

## Nearby sections

- [5 C.F.R. § 2638.201 (2026) § 2638.201   In general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2638_S2638_201.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2638.202 (2026) § 2638.202   Furnishing records and information generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2638_S2638_202.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2638.203 (2026) § 2638.203   Collection of public financial disclosure reports required to be submitted to the Office of Government Ethics.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2638_S2638_203.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2638.204 (2026) § 2638.204   Collection of other public financial disclosure reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2638_S2638_204.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2638.205 (2026) § 2638.205   Collection of confidential financial disclosure reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2638_S2638_205.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2638.206 (2026) § 2638.206   Notice to the Director of certain referrals to the Department of Justice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2638_S2638_206.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2638.207 (2026) § 2638.207   Annual report on the agency's ethics program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2638_S2638_207.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2638.208 (2026) § 2638.208   Written guidance on the executive branch ethics program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2638_S2638_208.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2638.209 (2026) § 2638.209   Formal advisory opinions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2638_S2638_209.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 2638.210 (2026) § 2638.210   Presidential transition planning.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P2638_S2638_210.md)

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