Activities with Outside Organizations - Summary Information
The following table provides an illustration for determining if a particular activity with an outside organization should be conducted as an Official Duty Activity or as an Outside Activity. Prior approval is required for Outside Activities using Form HHS-520; many Official Duty Activities also require prior approval based on your IC's policy. See NIH Manual Chapter 2300-735-4 (1998) for additional information, Appendices 6, 7, and 8. Also, see the NIH Ethics Program web site at: http://ethics.od.nih.gov/
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Work is related to, or an extension of, employee's official duties. |
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Work involves use of employee's current and/or unpublished work. Current means any project or undertaking performed within the last 12 months. |
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Work involves employee's previous work performed prior to the last 12 months and using publicly disclosed information. Employee may briefly discuss or mention current work. |
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Work involves an employee's general scientific or professional expertise or the policies of the outside organization. |
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Employee may have official business dealings with an outside organization. |
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Employee may receive compensation for performing the activity. |
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Employee may participate in the business affairs of the outside organization, including personnel actions, financial management or fund-raising activities. |
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Employee performs work on Government time.* |
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Employee uses Government resources (equipment, supplies, or staff).* |
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Employee uses Government space and meeting rooms. |
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Employee uses official title to promote attendance at events. |
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*In some instances, limited Government resources and time may be used for an Outside Activity which is marginally related to official duties. Contact your Deputy Ethics Counselor or Ethics Coordinator for specifics. |
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