Conflict of interest; personnel and activities covered
22 U.S.C. § 3509
in effectMembers of the Council and Institute Fellows shall avoid any action, in their activities with respect to the Institute, which might result in, or create the appearance of, a conflict of interest, including but not limited to—
(1) using their office or position for private gain;
(2) giving preferential treatment to any person;
(3) making recommendations or decisions relating to any activity authorized by this chapter in other than an impartial and independent manner;
(4) misusing Government property or official information obtained through their office or position which has not been made available to the general public; or
(5) affecting adversely the confidence of the public in the integrity of the Institute.
Source: OLRC USLMURL: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/95/xml_usc22@119-95.zipFetched: 6/4/2026
