# 22 CFR § 1203.735-201: General

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-1203.735-201

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 CFR § 1203.735-201
- **Heading:** General
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 22—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

## 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 CFR § 1203.735-101 § 1203.735-101 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-1203.735-101.md)
- [22 CFR § 1203.735-102 § 1203.735-102 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-1203.735-102.md)
- [22 CFR § 1203.735-103 § 1203.735-103 Interpretation and advisory service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-1203.735-103.md)
- [22 CFR § 1203.735-104 § 1203.735-104 Applicability to detailed employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-1203.735-104.md)
- [22 CFR § 1203.735-105 § 1203.735-105 Disciplinary action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-1203.735-105.md)
- [22 CFR § 1203.735-201 § 1203.735-201 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-1203.735-201.md)
- [22 CFR § 1203.735-202 § 1203.735-202 Gifts, entertainment, and favors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-1203.735-202.md)
- [22 CFR § 1203.735-203 § 1203.735-203 Gifts from foreign governments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-1203.735-203.md)
- [22 CFR § 1203.735-204 § 1203.735-204 Outside employment and other activity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-1203.735-204.md)
- [22 CFR § 1203.735-205 § 1203.735-205 Financial interests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-1203.735-205.md)
- [22 CFR § 1203.735-206 § 1203.735-206 Economic and financial activities of employees abroad.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-1203.735-206.md)
- [22 CFR § 1203.735-207 § 1203.735-207 Use of Government property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-1203.735-207.md)
- [22 CFR § 1203.735-208 § 1203.735-208 Misuse of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-1203.735-208.md)
- [22 CFR § 1203.735-209 § 1203.735-209 Indebtedness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-1203.735-209.md)

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