This notation appears when the SGE's interest will warrant a written 502 authorization or exclusion. The decision may require managerial prerogative. The Ethics Staff may consult with Center officials, HHS General Counsel Ethics Division and the Office of Senior Associate Commissioner to recommend the best course of action. This notation appears when the SGE's reported financial interest and the conflict outweigh the need for the individual's services. However, the decision to exclude is always reviewed in context with the issues before the committee.
Research is defined as basic and applied research.
Institutional funding may be derived from government sources, private donations, industry donations, contracts and grants. In the event an investigation is conducted by a team of individuals, the investigator is the responsible leader of the team. 1 Expected Action Expected action is defined as the outcome that is anticipated in the majority of cases. It follows the course of action that weighs the Agency's need for expert advice against any appearance or actual conflict of interest. When an appearance or impartiality concern is present, the SGE should not participate in the matter unless he has informed the agency designee of the appearance problem and received authorization from the agency designee.