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SES Ethics

SES members are subject to the same standards of ethical conduct as other Federal employees. SES members are provided with ethics policies and information during the recruitment process and work with the DOE ethics coordinator within the Office of General Counsel at the time of hire to resolve outstanding ethical issues and conflicts.

Fourteen (14) Principles of Ehical Conduct for Federal Emplyees (Exective Order 12674

  2. Employees shall not hold financial interests that conflict with the conscientious performance of duty.
  5. Employees shall put forth honest effort in the performance of their duties.
  7. Employees shall not use public office for private gain.
  10.  Employees shall not engage in outside employment or activities - including seeking or negotiating for employment - that conflict with official Government duties and responsibilities.
  11. Employees shall disclose waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption to appropriate authorities.
  12. Employees shall satisfy in good faith their obligations as citizens, including all financial obligations, especially those imposed by law, such as Federal, state, or local taxes.

These principles form the basis for the standards of ethical conduct regulation (5 C.F.R. part 2635) that is discussed and illustrated by examples on the following pages. A violation of these rules could result in disciplinary action or, for certain offenses, prosecution under related criminal statutes on conflicts of interest. You should become familiar with the rules and talk to your ethics official if you have any questions or need more information. The DOE also conducts periodic ethics training that may benefit you.

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The Federal Hatch Act