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81x8: Determining Who is Considered a Special Government Employee

February 23, 1981

OGE advises on the type of appointment or authority normally associated with the status of special Government employee including signing a customary oath of office or getting sworn in; receiving  compensation or expenses from the Federal Government; acting as a spokesperson for any Government agency; or having Government office space.

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