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ETHICS TOPICS
Conflicts of Interest
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Misuse of Position or Resources
Political Activities
Post Government Employment and Procurement Integrity
Relations with Non-Federal Entities
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ETHICS TOPICS
Relations with Non-Federal Entities
Toolbox (Relations with Non-Federal Entities)
ETHICS COUNSELOR TOOLBOX (Relations with Non-Federal Entities)
Ethics Counselor's Deskbook Chapter
Relations with Non-Federal Entities Deskbook
(2020)
Fundraising Deskbook
(2020)
Outside Activities Deskbook
Note: The Ethics Counselor's Deskbook is intended to serve as a hornbook to assist ethics counsel in researching a particular topic. It is not and should not be cited to as legal authority.
Presentation & Training Materials
Relations with Non-Federal Entities
(2022)
Fundraising
(2022)
Public Affairs & Ethics
(2022)
Teaching, Speaking, Writing
Book Deals
Templates
Request for Approval of Outside Activity
Other Resources
DoDI 5410.19, Vols 1-4, Community Outreach Activities (Sept. 29, 2021)
Limitation of Certain Senior Military Officers’ Service on Boards of Directors
DoD Policy on Engaging With Industry
DoD Directive 1000.26E, Support for NFEs Authorized to Operate on DoD Installations
DoD Instruction 1000.15, Procedures and Support for NFEs Authorized to Operation on DoD Installations
Information Paper on Travel Sharing with Contractors (
see "Gifts" Topic Page - Toolbox
)
Participation in Military Balls Sponsored by Non-Federal Entities and Fundraising
(Sample Reply, April 14, 2004)
Analyzing Invitations to DoD Officials to Participate in Fundraising Activities and to Accept Gifts Related to Events
(DoD GC Memo, August 18, 1997)
Serving as Advisors for Defense Contractors
(1999)
OGE Legal Advisory (LA-20-07) FAQs for Employees Engaged in Crowdsource Fundraising
(2020)