For purposes of this subpart, the following definitions apply: (a)Agency has the meaning set forth in § 2635.102(a) . However, for purposes of this subpart, an executive department, as defined in 5 U.S.C. 101 , may, by supplemental agency regulation, designate as a separate agency any component of that department which the department determines exercises distinct and separate functions. (b)Gift includes any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, forbearance, or other item having
(a) As required by §§ 2638.201 and 2638.202(b) of this chapter, each agency has a designated agency ethics official who, on the agency's behalf, is responsible for coordinating and managing the agency's ethics program, as well as an alternate. The designated agency ethics official has authority under § 2638.204 of this chapter to delegate certain responsibilities, including that of providing ethics counseling regarding the application of this part, to one or more deputy ethics officials. (b) Employees