§ 410.502 Authority of the head of an agency

5 CFR 410.502(a)(a) In writing, the head of an agency may authorize an agency employee to accept a contribution or award (in cash or in kind) incident to training or to accept payment (in cash or in kind) of travel, subsistence, and other expenses incident to attendance at meetings if

5 CFR 410.502(a)(1)(1) The conditions specified in section 4111 of title 5, United States Code, are met; and

5 CFR 410.502(a)(2)(2) In the judgment of the agency head, the following two conditions are met:

5 CFR 410.502(a)(2)(i)(i) The contribution, award, or payment is not a reward for services to the organization prior to the training or meeting; and

5 CFR 410.502(a)(2)(ii)(ii) Acceptance of the contribution, award, or payment:

5 CFR 410.502(a)(2)(ii)(A)(A) Would not reflect unfavorably on the employee's ability to carry out official duties in a fair and objective manner;

5 CFR 410.502(a)(2)(ii)(B)(B) Would not compromise the honesty and integrity of Government programs or of Government employees and their official actions or decisions;

5 CFR 410.502(a)(2)(ii)(C)(C) Would be compatible with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended; and

5 CFR 410.502(a)(2)(ii)(D)(D) Would otherwise be proper and ethical for the employee concerned given the circumstances of the particular case.

5 CFR 410.502(b)(b) Delegation of authority. An agency head may delegate authority to authorize the acceptance of contributions, awards, and payments under this section. The designated official must ensure that—

5 CFR 410.502(b)(1)(1) The policies of the agency head are reflected in each decision; and

5 CFR 410.502(b)(2)(2) The circumstances of each case are fully evaluated under conditions set forth in § 410.502(a).

5 CFR 410.502(c)(c) Acceptance of contributions, awards, and payments. An employee may accept a contribution, award, or payment (whether made in cash or in kind) that falls within the scope of this section only when he or she has specific written authorization.

5 CFR 410.502(d)(d) When more than one non-Government organization participates in making a single contribution, award, or payment, the “organization” referred to in this subsection is the one that:

5 CFR 410.502(d)(1)(1) Selects the recipient; and

5 CFR 410.502(d)(2)(2) Administers the funds from which the contribution, award, or payment is made.