An employee shall avoid any action, whether or not specifically prohibited by this subpart, 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.
[32 FR 16210, Nov. 28, 1967]