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02x3: Commencement of Officer or Employee Status for Purposes of Conflict of Interest Requirements

June 3, 2002

OLC issues an opinion dealing with the question of whether an individual becomes an officer or employee, for purposes of the conflict of interest restrictions, upon appointment by the President but before beginning duties.

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