§ 1012.11. Must I get approval before testifying as an expert witness other than on behalf of the United States in a Federal proceeding in which the United States is a party or has a direct and substantial interest?
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(a)You must comply with 5 CFR 2635.805(c), which details the authorization procedure for an employee to testify as an expert witness, not on behalf of the United States, in any proceeding before a court or agency of the United States in which the United States is a party or has a direct and substantial interest. This procedure means:
(1)You must obtain the written approval of the Presidio Trust's General Counsel;
(2)You must be in an approved leave status if you testify during duty hours; and
(3)You must state for the record that you are appearing as a private individual and that your testimony does not represent the official views of the Presidio Trust.
(b)If you testify as an expert witness on a matter outside the scope of your official duties, and which is not covered by paragraph
(a)of this section, you must comply with 5 CFR 2635.802.
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§ 1012.11
Must I get approval before testifying as an expert witness other than on behalf of the United States in a Federal proceeding in which the United States is a party or has a direct and substantial interest?
Cite5 CFR 2635.805(c)
Cite5 CFR 2635.802
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