Initial ethics training.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

Each new employee of the agency subject to the Standards of Conduct must complete initial ethics training that meets the requirements of this section. (a) Coverage. (1) This section applies to each employee appointed to a position in an agency who was not an employee of the agency immediately prior to that appointment. This section also permits Presidential nominees for Senate-confirmed positions to complete the initial ethics training prior to appointment. (2) The DAEO may exclude a non-supervisory position at or below the GS-8 grade level, or the equivalent, from the requirement to complete the training presentation described in paragraph (e)(1) of this section, provided that: (i) The DAEO signs a written determination that the duties of the position do not create a substantial likelihood that conflicts of interest will arise; (ii) The position does not meet the criteria set forth at § 2634.904 of this chapter; and (iii) The agency provides an employee described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section who is appointed to the position with the written materials required under paragraph (e)(2) of this section within 3 months of appointment. (b) (1) In the case of a Presidential nominee for a Senate-confirmed position, the nominee may complete the ethics training before or after appointment, but not later than 3 months after appointment. (2) In the case of a special Government employee who is reasonably expected to serve for no more than 60 days in a calendar year on a board, comm

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 2638.304