### Question
How is the "officer or employee" defined?


### Answer
The term **officer or employee** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 13141* as follows -

> any officer or employee of the Government except any special Government employee (as defined in section 202 of title 18)

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 13141*
  - Heading: **PART IV-ETHICS REQUIREMENTS > CHAPTER 131-ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-LIMITATIONS ON OUTSIDE EARNED INCOME AND EMPLOYMENT**

