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An Ounce of Prevention:Government Ethics,
Transparency, and Contracting / Planning Successful Events
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Laura Hudson, CMPManager, CES ProjectsConsumer Electronics Association
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Elizabeth PerrinDirector, Consulting Services
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• Ethics Rules
• Who Can Plan Meetings
• Event Types ~ Does it Matter?
• GSA Scheduled Vendors
• Contracting
• It’s Time To Party
• Questions?
Agenda
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What do Ethics Rules Mean?
• What Groups Have Rules? EVERYONE!– U.S. Senate– U.S. House of Representatives– Government Agencies– Meeting Planners working for the government– Third Party Groups planning meetings
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Ethics
• First Place to look if you have questions:– Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Definitions of Words and Terms• Improper Business Practices and Personal
Conflicts of Interest• Administration• Contracting
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Additional Questions?
• Each Department May Have Additional Regulations– Internal Ethics Officers/Counsel
• Contact your Internal Ethics Officers or outside Legal Counsel
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Who Can Plan Meetings?
• Contracted to the Government Planners
• Employed by the Government Planners
• Private Companies and Associations
• Lobbyists?
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How Different Events Matter
• Local - Widely Attended Events
• Privately Sponsored Travel
• Government Only Events
• Internal Meetings
• Sponsored Events
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Get the Most for Your Money
• Pre-Negotiated Contracts
• Approved Government Vendors
• Package Deals
• Best Pricing
• Group Rates vs. Government Rates
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Sourcing
• Federal Space– Understand the Risks
• GSA Scheduled Vendors– Pre-Approved/Pre-Negotiated Pricing– All Inclusive or Al-a-Carte Pricing
• Full and Open Bids
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It’s Time to Party!
• What can I serve?– Breakfast, lunch and dinner?– Drinks
• What sort of entertainment can we have?– Can I give them tickets for a show?– Can we have a band or DJ? Performers?
• What can I give away?
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Questions?
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Contact Us
• Laura Hudson, CMP Manager, CES Projects Consumer Electronics Association [email protected]
• Elizabeth Perrin Director, Consulting Services Courtesy Associates [email protected]
