notice of intention to offset as provided in $1007.4. Debts will be collected in one lump sum where possible. If the employee is financially unable to pay in one lump sum, collection must be made in installments.

(b) Debts will be collected by deduction at officially established pay intervals from an employee's current pay account unless alternative arrangements for repayînent are made.

(c) Installment deductions will be made over a period not greater than the anticipated period of employment. The size of installment deductions must bear a reasonable relationship to the size of the debt and the employee's ability to pay. The deduction for the pay interval for any period must not exceed 15% of disposable pay unless the employee has agreed in writing to a deduction of a greater amount.

(d) Unliquidated debts may be offset against any financial payment due to a separated employee including but not limited to final salary or leave payments in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3716.

81007.9 Refunds.

(a) The Inter-American Foundation will refund promptly any amounts deducted to satisfy debts owed to the IAF when the debt is waived, found not owed to the IAF, or when directed by an administrative or judicial order.

(b) The creditor agency will promptly return any amounts deducted by IAF

The maintenance of unusually high standards of honesty, integrity, and conduct by employees and special Government employees is essential to assure the proper performance of the Section's business and the maintenance of confidence by citizens in their Government. The avoidance of misconduct and conflicts of interest on the part of employes and special Government employees through informed judgement is indispensable to the maintenance of these standards. To accord with these concepts, the order sets forth the section's regulations prescribing standards of conduct and responsibilities and governing statements of employment and financial interests for employees and special Government employees.

§ 1100.3 Definitions.

In this order, the following terms

mean:

(a) Employee. An officer and an employee of the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, but does not include a special Government employee.

(b) Person. An individual, a corporation, a company, an association, a firm, a partnership, a society, a joint stock company, or any other organization or institution.

(c) Section. United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mex

ico.

(d) Special government employee. A special Government employee as defined by section 202 of title 18 of the United States Code who is employed by the Section.

230 FR 6469, 3 CFR, 1964-65 Comp., p. 306.

(e) Remedial action. An action taken against an employee or special Government employee as a result of a violation of this Order. Remedial action may include, but is not limited to:

(1) Changes in assigned duties;

(2) Divestment by the employee or special Government employees of conflicting interests;

(3) Disciplinary action which may be in addition to any penalty prescribed by law; or

(4) Disqualification for a particular assignment.

Remedial action, whether disciplinary or otherwise, shall be effected in accordance with any applicable laws, executive orders, and governing regulations.

$1100.4 Policy.

(a) In Executive Order 11222 prescribing standards of ethical conduct for Government officers and employees, the President asserted the following policy: Where Government is based on the consent of the governed, every citizen is entitled to have complete confidence in the integrity of his government. Each individual officer, employee, or advisor of government must help to earn and must honor that trust by his own integrity and conduct in all official actions.

(b) This order sets forth the rules and regulations adopted by the Section in response to Executive Order 11222 and implements chapter 735 of the Federal Personnel Manual. It is the obligation of every employee to be thoroughly familiar with the requirements herein and it is further the responsibility of each supervisor to assure complete understanding by employees in his organization.

(c) Any information which indicates that an employee may have violated the provisions of this Order should be forwarded through channels by the employee's supervisors. It should be sent to the supervisory official who, under current instructions, is authorized to take appropriate remedial or disciplinary action. Such action should be taken at the lowest practicable supervisory level in order that if necessary, reviews may be made at a higher level

of supervision. The official to whom information is addressed will make a thorough investigation of the matter and take appropriate action. The Personnel Director, or designated representative, will be consulted to insure that proposed actions are proper and in accordance with applicable laws, Civil Service Commission regulations, and Section requirements. When official information is involved, the official investigating the matter will insure that such information is protected in accordance with applicable regulations.

(d) Additionally, if the complaint or information alleges the acceptance of gifts or favors, or the use of official position for personal advantage, notice of the complaint or information shall be furnished immediately to the Commissioner. Cases arising in the field shall be routed through the Executive Offi

cer.

(e) If the complaint or information originates within the Section, necessary investigation and/or remedial action shall be initiated concurrently with the submission of notice to the Commissioner. Letters or complaints from outside the Section will accompany the notice to the Commissioner, who will determine and direct the action to be taken on them.

§ 1100.5 Information to employees.

(a) Initial information. At the time they are published or revised, each employee will be furnished a copy of the Section's regulations governing employee responsibilities and conduct. Further, the Personnel Director shall establish procedures to insure that employees are periodically reminded of these rules and regulations, at least annually.

(b) Counseling service. A counseling service is available to provide advice and guidance to individual employees concerning their responsibilities under the Section's rules and regulations. The Personnel Director will provide guidance and advice to employees regarding the provisions of this order. For the purposes of conflict of interest laws, the Chief, Real Estate shall serve as counselor.

Subpart B-Conduct and
Responsibilities

$1100.6 Proscribed actions.

Employees are forbidden by law to take certain actions. An employee shall avoid any action which might result in, or create the appearance of:

(a) Using public office for private gain;

(b) Giving preferential treatment to any person;

(c) Impeding Government efficiency or economy;

(d) Losing complete independence or impartiality;

(e) Making a Government decision outside official channels; or

(f) Affecting adversely the confidence of the public in the integrity of the Government.

NOTE: A summary of laws pertinent to all Government employees is contained in appendix C.

§ 1100.7 Responsibilities.

(a) Each employee is responsible for acquainting him/herself3 with the standards of conduct expected of him, and to conduct himself, both on and off the job, in a manner which will insure that his actions reflect credit to the Federal Government and the Section.

(b) Supervisors will keep subordinate employees informed regarding the proper standards of conduct required. Before any remedial action is initiated against an employee whose conduct appears to be in violation of established standards or statutes of conduct, the Personnel Director or his designated representative will be consulted.

(c) The Personnel Director, or his designated representative, will provide assistance and/or counseling to employees and all levels of management in observance of regulations pertinent to conduct and/or conflict of interest.

(d) The Chief, Real Estate is the main point of contact on conflicts of interest problems. The Special Legal Assistant

3 For convenience of reading, the standard generic pronoun usage will be followed in the remainder of this Order. Where the pronoun 'he' is used it should be understood to include he or she; 'him' includes him or her; 'his', his or hers; 'himself, himself or herself.

will assist on matters of legal interpretation.

(e) All employees engaged in procurement and related activities have a special responsibility for protecting the Government's interests as well as for maintaining the reputation of the Section for honesty, courtesy, and fair dealing. Accordingly, all such employees are required to become thoroughly familiar with the provisions of Federal Personnel Manual, Chapter 735, relating to procurement activities.

§ 1100.8 Rules of conduct.

(a) The primary purpose of establishing rules of conduct is to provide guidance. Although the rules set forth in this Order are considered reasonable, it is recognized there will be instances in which one or more of these rules will be disregarded or violated. Provisions have therefore been made for the imposition of remedial actions designed both to correct the disregard on the part of the offenders and to serve as a caution to others.

(b) On-the-job conduct. Each employee is expected to:

(1) Report promptly for work in a condition which will permit him to perform assigned duties (i.e., in appropriate clothing, with any required tools and/or equipment, and in a sober condition).

(2) Render full, efficient, and industrious service in the performance of assigned duties. If insufficient work is assigned to occupy an employee fully at any given time, he is expected to notify his supervisor so that additional work may be assigned.

(3) Give ready response and enthusiasm to directions and instructions received from his supervisor.

(4) Exercise courtesy and tact in dealings with fellow workers and the public.

(5) Maintain a clean and neat personal appearance to the maximum practicable extent during working hours.

(6) Conserve and protect Federal funds, property, equipment, and materials.

(7) Observe the various laws, rules, regulations, and other authoritative instructions, and consistently conduct