NASA Procedural Requirements

NPR 1900.3C Effective Date: December 07, 2020 Expiration Date: December 07, 2025

Subject: Ethics Program Management

Responsible Office: Office of the General Counsel

Chapter 6: Standing Ethics Committee

6.1 Purpose and Duration

The purpose of the Ethics Committee is to establish policy, oversee training, identify best practices, and address areas of concern throughout the Agency. It shall be maintained permanently as a Standing Ethics Committee.

6.2 Structure

The Committee shall be chaired by the ADAEO and will consist of a Chief Counsel from each Center or designee.

6.3 Meetings

The Committee shall normally meet for one hour monthly, but not less than quarterly, by teleconference, video-teleconference, or in person. The chair may call additional meetings as needed.

6.4 Relationship to DAEO

The Committee shall provide recommendations on issues that are referred to it by the DAEO, recommend policy initiatives to the DAEO, and provide reports on program status to the DAEO.

6.5 Functions

The Committee shall provide recommendations with respect to all program areas, including preparation and implementation of initial and annual ethics training.

6.6 Recommendations

Recommendations of the Committee shall be adopted by consensus. If consensus cannot be reached on any issue, the matter shall be referred to the DAEO for resolution.

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