49 C.F.R. § 805.735-3 Policy.
Title 49 - Transportation
(a) The maintenance of unusually high standards of honesty, integrity, impartiality, and conduct by its Members and employees and special Government employees is essential to assure the proper performance of the Board's business and the maintenance of confidence by citizens in their Government. Therefore, the Board requires that its Members and employees and special Government employees adhere strictly to the highest standard of ethical conduct in all of their social, business, political and other off-the-job activities, relationships, and interests, as well as in their official actions. (b) All Members and employees and special Government employees shall avoid situations which might result in actual or apparent misconduct or conflicts of interest. (c) Members and employees 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 complete 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.
Title 49: Transportation
PART 805—EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT
§ 805.735-3 Policy.
