# 18 CFR § 706.201: Proscribed actions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-18-706.201

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 CFR § 706.201
- **Heading:** Proscribed actions
- **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 B—Conduct and Responsibilities of Employees

## Text

An employee shall avoid any action which might result in, or create the appearance of:
(a) Using public office for private gain;
(b) Giving preferential treatment to any person;
(c) Impeding Government efficiency or economy;
(d) Losing complete independence or impartiality;
(e) Making a Government decision outside official channels; or
(f) Affecting adversely the confidence of the public in the integrity of the Government.

## 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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