5 C.F.R. § 2634.1003

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 2634.1003 - Definitions

For purposes of this subpart:

(a)Eligible person means:
(1) Any officer or employee of the executive branch of the Federal Government, except a person who is a special Government employee as defined in 18 U.S.C. 202 ;
(2) The spouse or any minor or dependent child of the individual referred to in paragraph (1) of this definition; and
(3) Any trustee holding property in a trust in which an individual referred to in paragraph (1) or (2) of this definition has a beneficial interest in principal or income.
(b)Permitted property means:
(1) An obligation of the United States; or
(2)A diversified investment fund. A diversified investment fund is a diversified mutual fund (including diversified exchange-traded funds) or a diversified unit investment trust, as defined in 5 CFR 2640.102(a), (k) and (u) ;
(3) Provided, however, a permitted property cannot be any holding prohibited by statute, regulation, rule, or Executive order. As a result, requirements applicable to specific agencies and positions may limit an eligible person's choices of permitted property. An employee seeking a Certificate of Divestiture should consult the appropriate designated agency ethics official to determine whether a statute, regulation, rule, or Executive order may limit choices of permitted property.

5 C.F.R. §2634.1003

83 FR 33981 , 1/1/2019