致：DOC所有員工       
 
現在是節日聚會和交換禮物的季節!  在你們準備享受歡樂的時候，請注意，道德精靈（在他的架子上）想提醒你們，道德規則將適用於接受邀請和禮物，包括員工之間的禮物交換。 特別是，請牢記。
- 上司不得接受下屬的禮物，除非價值極低（10美元或以下）。
- 對辦公室聚會的捐款必須是自願的（而且不應該由主管要求）。
- 政治任命人員不得接受遊說者或遊說組織的禮物或邀請（少數情況例外，例如，如果禮物是來自個人並基於個人關係）。
- 商務部員工不得接受承包商、受贈人或任何與該部事務有關的人的禮物或邀請，但某些情況除外（禮物價值極低，或邀請參加的是廣泛參加的聚會，並獲得主管批准）。 

原文如下：
Subject: Ethics Rules on Holiday Gifts

To:       All DOC employees

T’is the season for holiday parties and gift exchanges!  As you prepare to enjoy the fun, note that the Ethics Elf (from atop his shelf) wants to remind you that ethics rules will apply to the acceptance of invitations and gifts, including gift exchanges between employees.  In particular, please keep in mind that:

• supervisors may not accept gifts from subordinates unless of minimal value ($10 or less)

• contributions to an office party must be voluntary (and should not be requested by a supervisor)

• political appointees may not accept gifts or invitations from lobbyists or lobbying organization (with a few exceptions, such as if the gift is from an individual and based on a personal relationship)

• Commerce employees may not accept gifts or invitations from contractors, grantees, or anyone with matters before the Department, except under certain circumstances (the gift is of minimal value or the invitation is to a widely-attended gathering and supervisory approval is obtained). 

For a summary of the applicable rules, click here or cut and paste the following into your browser: (https://ogc.commerce.gov/sites/default/files/holiday_parties-awae-2021.pdf).  

Other useful information is available on the Ethics Office webpage at:  www.commerce.gov/ethics, including a form for a supervisor to approve an employee’s attendance at a holiday party, reception, or other widely-attended event (if certain criteria are met) (https://ogc.commerce.gov/sites/ogc.commerce.gov/files/media/files/2019/wag_approval_form.pdf). 

If you have a question about holiday gifts or parties or other ethics matters, please contact an ethics official for advice by calling 202-482-5384 or by emailing ethicsdivision@doc.gov. 

Wishing you a wonderful and safe holiday season.

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