(a) Functions. A designated agency ethics official may, if necessary, delegate to one or more deputy ethics officials any of the duties referred to in Sec. 2638.203, except for those functions set forth in Sec. 2634.605(c)(2) of part 2634 and referred to in Sec. 2638.203(b)(3) (certification of nominee statements). A deputy ethics official shall work under the supervision of the designated agency ethics official in carrying out such delegated functions.
(b) Dual status. A deputy ethics official may also be designated pursuant to Sec. 2638.202 to serve as the alternate agency ethics official. During the absence of the designated agency ethics official a deputy ethics official who has also been designated as the alternate ethics official shall perform the functions set forth in Sec. 2634.605(c)(2) of part 2634 and referred to in Sec. 2638.203(b)(3). [46 FR 2583, Jan. 9, 1981. Redesignated at 54 FR 50231, Dec. 5, 1989, and amended at 58 FR 69176, Dec. 30, 1993]