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This 2014 Guide is no longer current; the 2020 Guide to Drafting Nominee Ethics Agreements became effective on September 1, 2020, and should be used for all Ethics Agreements signed after this date.
This guide contains sample language and commentary designed to enhance the quality of nominee ethics agreements.