11 CFR § 7.3 - Interpretation and guidance.
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identifier: "/us/cfr/t11/s7.3"
source: "ecfr"
legal_status: "authoritative_unofficial"
title: "11 CFR § 7.3 - Interpretation and guidance."
title_number: 11
title_name: "Federal Elections"
section_number: "7.3"
section_name: "Interpretation and guidance."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION"
part_number: "7"
part_name: "STANDARDS OF CONDUCT"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "52 U.S.C. 30106, 30107, and 30111; 5 U.S.C. 7321 and app. 3."
regulatory_source: "76 FR 70330, Nov. 14, 2011, unless otherwise noted."
cfr_part: "7"
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# 7.3 Interpretation and guidance.
(a) A Commissioner or employee seeking advice and guidance on matters covered by this part or 5 CFR parts 735, 2634, 2635, 2640, or 4701 may consult with the Designated Agency Ethics Official. The Designated Agency Ethics Official should be consulted before undertaking any action that might violate this part or 5 CFR parts 735, 2634, 2635, 2640, or 4701 governing the conduct of Commissioners or employees.
(b) The Designated Agency Ethics Official, a Commissioner, or an employee may request an opinion from the Director of the Office of Government Ethics regarding an interpretation of 5 CFR parts 2634, 2635, or 2640.