Prior approval for certain outside activities.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

(a) An employee, other than a special Government employee, must obtain written approval prior to engaging—with or without compensation—in the following outside activities: (1) Except as provided in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, providing services, other than clerical services or service as a fact witness, on behalf of any other person in connection with a particular matter: (i) In which the United States is a party; (ii) In which the United States has a direct and substantial interest; or (iii) If the provision of services involves the preparation of materials for submission to, or representation before, a Federal court or executive branch agency. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (b)(2) of this section: (i) Serving as an officer, director, trustee, general partner, agent, attorney, consultant, contractor, employee, advisory committee member, or active participant for a prohibited source; or (ii) Engaging in teaching, speaking, consulting, or writing that relates to the employee's official duties. (b) Unless the services are to be provided for compensation, including reimbursement for transportation, lodging and meals: (1) Prior approval is not required by paragraph (a)(1) of this section to provide services as an agent or attorney for, or otherwise to represent, another Department of Education employee who is the subject of disciplinary, loyalty, or other personnel administration proceedings in connection with those proceedings; and (2) Prior approval is not required b

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 6301.102