22 U.S.C. § 3509 — Conflict of interest; personnel and activities covered

Members of the Council and Institute Fellows must avoid any action, in their activities for 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.