Members of the Council and Institute Fellows shall avoid any action, in their activities with respect to the Institute, which might result in, or create the appearance of, a conflict of interest, including but not limited to-
(1) using their office or position for private gain;
(2) giving preferential treatment to any person;
(3) making recommendations or decisions relating to any activity authorized by this chapter in other than an impartial and independent manner;
(4) misusing Government property or official information obtained through their office or position which has not been made available to the general public; or
(5) affecting adversely the confidence of the public in the integrity of the Institute.
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This chapter, referred to in par. (3), was in the original "this title", meaning title IV of
Section effective Oct. 1, 1979, see section 512(a) of