Office of the Judge Advocate General

Idaho National Guard

Standards of Conduct Summary

1. General Principles

             -  Use government resources only for Government purposes.

             -  Do not use public office for private gain.

             -  Do not give preferential treatment to any private entity.

2.           Gifts From Outside Sources

             -  You may not solicit or accept a gift from a Prohibited Source or a gift given because of your official position.

             -  A Prohibited Source is any non-Federal entity that:

                          -  Seeks official action or does business with the Army.

                          -  Has interests that might substantially be affected by your official duties.

             -  Exceptions to the prohibited gifts rule include:

                          -  A gift of $20 or less, with a limit of $50 per year per source.

                          -  Gifts based on a purely personal relationship.

                          -  Discounts or promotions available to large segments of the public.

                          -  Awards and prizes given as part of a regularly established program of recognition.

                          -  Free attendance at a widely attended conference, when attendance would further Government interests.

3.           Gifts Between Employees

             -  Generally, you may not give or solicit for a gift to an official superior.

             -  Exceptions include:

                          -  Food and refreshments shared in the office.

                          -  Personal hospitality gifts on social occasions.

                          -  Gifts on special infrequent occasions (such as retirement) which do not exceed $300 per gift or $10 per donating individual.

4.           Conflicting Financial Interests.

             -  You may not take action, or provide any input, to a matter which will have a direct and predictable effect on your outside financial interests, or the interests of your spouse or children.

5. Impartiality in  Performing Official Duties.

             -  You must perform your official duties fairly and impartially.  You may not give special treatment to anyone affected by the performance of your duties.

6. Misuse of Position.

             -  You may not use your official position to coerce benefits from a private party.

             -  You may not use your official position to imply that the Government endorses or sanctions a product, service, enterprise, or private organization.

             -  You may not use Inside information for private purposes (information not available to the public).

             -  You may not use Government property for private purposes.

             -  You may not use official time for private activities.

7. Outside Activities.

             -  The Hatch Act generally prohibits civilian employees from taking an active part in political organizations or campaigns.  AR 620 imposes similar restrictions on uniformed personnel.

             -  All Federal employees are prohibited from acting as a representative for a non-Federal party in matters in which the Government has an interest.

             -  You may not accept outside employment which conflicts with, or otherwise interferes with, the performance of your official duties.

             -  You may not be paid for outside speaking, teaching, or writing which Relates to your official duties, or otherwise involves remerchandising the work you do for the Government.

             -  You may not use your official position for private fundraising efforts.  Support to charities must be purely personal.

             -  You must satisfy all of your legitimate financial and legal obligations.

 

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THE ARMY ETHIC

 

¨ DUTY is doing what needs to be done at the right time despite difficulty or danger; it is obedience and disciplined performance.

¨ INTEGRITY means steadfast adherence to a standard of honesty, uprightness, and particularly to the avoidance of deception.

¨ LOYALTY to the nation, to the Army, to the unit and its individual soldiers is essential.

¨ SELFLESS SERVICE puts the welfare of the nation and the accomplishment of the mission ahead of individual desires.

 

FM 100-1, The Army, December 1991

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