; appointees leaving Government to lobby In addition to abiding by the limitations under paragraph (4), I also agree, upon leaving Government service, not to lobby any covered executive branch official or non-career Senior Executive Service appointee, or engage in any activity on behalf of any foreign government or foreign political party that, if such activity was undertaken on January 20, 2021, would require that I register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended ( 22 U.S.C. 611 et seq. ), for the remainder of the Administration or the 2-year period beginning on the last date of my appointment, whichever is later. (7) Golden parachute ban I have not accepted and will not accept, including after entering Government, any salary or other cash payment from my former employer the eligibility for and payment of which is limited to individuals accepting a position in the United States Government. I also have not accepted and will not accept any non-cash benefit from my former employer that is provided in lieu of such a prohibited cash payment. (8) Employment qualification commitment I agree that any hiring or other employment decisions I make will be based on the qualifications, competence, and experience of the candidate. (9) Assent to enforcement I acknowledge that subtitle B of title IX of the Protecting Our Democracy Act, which I have read before signing this document, defines certain of the terms applicable to the foregoing obligations and sets forth the methods for enforcing them. I expressly accept the provisions of that subtitle as a part of this agreement and as binding on me. I understand that the terms of this pledge are in addition to any statutory or other legal restrictions applicable to me by virtue of Federal Government service. . 913. Waivers (a) In general (1) Requirements for waiver The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the Counsel to the President, may grant to any current or former appointee a written waiver of any restrictions contained in