11 CFR 7.3
§ 7.3 Interpretation and guidance.
United States · 11 CFR — Federal Elections · Status: effective
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- 11 CFR 7.3, § 7.3 Interpretation and guidance, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/42074
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(a) A Commissioner or employee seeking advice and guidance on matters covered by this part or 5 CFR parts 735, 2634, 2635, 2640, or 4701 may consult with the Designated Agency Ethics Official. The Designated Agency Ethics Official should be consulted before undertaking any action that might violate this part or 5 CFR parts 735, 2634, 2635, 2640, or 4701 governing the conduct of Commissioners or employees.
(b) The Designated Agency Ethics Official, a Commissioner, or an employee may request an opinion from the Director of the Office of Government Ethics regarding an interpretation of 5 CFR parts 2634, 2635, or 2640.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.