January 15, 1997
                                   DT-97-005

MEMORANDUM

TO:       Designated Agency Ethics Officials
          and Inspectors General

FROM:     Barbara A. Mullen-Roth
          Associate Director for Education

SUBJECT:  1997 Annual Government Ethics Conference


     The Office of Government Ethics (OGE) is in the process of
planning the 1997 Annual Government Ethics Conference which will be
held in Williamsburg, Virginia, September 15 through 18, 1997.  OGE 
is using a different approach in planning this year's conference
than in previous years and we need your input in a couple of areas
to ensure that we meet your needs and develop the best possible
conference program.

     First, we need your best estimate on the number of attendees
your agency expects to send.  In estimating the number, assume OGE
will not restrict the slots allocated to your agency.  This
information is critical in determining the conference fee which we
would like to keep as low as possible.

     Second, we would like to give you the opportunity to develop
and propose concurrent sessions for the conference program.  Unlike
previous years where we have solicited your ideas for topics for
concurrent sessions, this year we would like you to consider
designing the session, including selecting a topic or topics,
arranging for the speakers/panelists and deciding on the format
best suited to the session.  Our hope is that this approach will
provide more opportunities throughout the ethics community to more
actively participate in the conference and generate some fresh
ideas.

     Please provide your input no later than Friday, February 21,
1997, by faxing the attached form to Sheila Powers, Conference
Coordinator, at 202-208-8039.  Please note this is NOT a
registration form.

     Thank you in advance for your input and assistance.  We are
looking forward to another successful conference.

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