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Board of Ethics and Government Accountability

Seeking or Negotiating Employment


Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 1–1162.19(a-1)(1), the Director of Government Ethics issues this sua sponte advisory opinion, to provide guidance on maintaining ethical standards while seeking or negotiating for future employment. This advisory opinion addresses seeking and negotiating for employment and the recusal obligation that is necessary to avoid a violation of the ethics rules, or the appearance of a violation.