# 18 CFR § 706.101: Purpose

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-706.101

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 CFR § 706.101
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 18—Conservation of Power and Water Resources > CHAPTER VI—WATER RESOURCES COUNCIL > PART 706—EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

The maintenance of unusually high standards of honesty, integrity, impartiality, and conduct by employees and special Government employees is essential to assure the proper performance of the Water Resources Council's (hereafter referred to as the Council) business and the maintenance of confidence by citizens in their Government. The avoidance of misconduct and conflicts of interest on the part of employees and special Government employees through informed judgment is indispensable to the maintenance of these standards. To accord with these concepts, this part sets forth the Council's regulations prescribing standards of conduct and responsibilities and governing statements of employment and financial interests for employees and special Government employees.

## Nearby sections

- [18 CFR § 706.101 § 706.101 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-706.101.md)
- [18 CFR § 706.102 § 706.102 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-706.102.md)
- [18 CFR § 706.103 § 706.103 Remedial action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-706.103.md)
- [18 CFR § 706.104 § 706.104 Interpretation and advisory service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-706.104.md)
- [18 CFR § 706.201 § 706.201 Proscribed actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-706.201.md)
- [18 CFR § 706.202 § 706.202 Gifts, entertainment, and favors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-706.202.md)
- [18 CFR § 706.203 § 706.203 Outside employment and activity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-706.203.md)
- [18 CFR § 706.204 § 706.204 Financial interests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-706.204.md)
- [18 CFR § 706.205 § 706.205 Misuse of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-706.205.md)
- [18 CFR § 706.206 § 706.206 Support of Council programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-706.206.md)
- [18 CFR § 706.207 § 706.207 Use of Government property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-706.207.md)
- [18 CFR § 706.208 § 706.208 Indebtedness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-706.208.md)
- [18 CFR § 706.209 § 706.209 Gambling, betting, and lotteries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-706.209.md)
- [18 CFR § 706.210 § 706.210 Coercion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-706.210.md)

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