No relative of the President or any person reporting directly to the President shall be employed in a position in that person’s administrative area, unless approval is granted by the Board of Regents. Approval by the Board shall only be granted upon a determination that:

The employment is in the best interest of the University;

The Board has been informed of the selection process and all University regulations and policies regarding hiring and employment qualifications have been followed; and

The Board has reviewed and approved a written Nepotism Disclosure Form. The Nepotism Disclosure Form shall ensure that employment decisions are made impartially and that neither employee is disadvantaged. The Nepotism Disclosure Form shall ensure that the possibility of nepotism and the appearance of impropriety are eliminated.

In general, no relative of any employee of the University shall be employed in any position in the University over which the related employee exercises supervisory or line authority. In some cases, however, when it is in the best interest of the University, potential conflicts can be managed through prompt disclosure of the relationship and approval by the appropriate senior administrator. Senior administrator means the person reporting directly to the President and having supervisory authority for the area where the conflict or potential conflict exists. Approval by the senior administrator shall only be granted upon a determination that:

The employment is in the best interest of the University;

The senior administrator has been informed of the selection process and all University regulations and policies regarding hiring and employment qualifications have been followed; and

The senior administrator has reviewed and approved a written Nepotism Disclosure Form, The Nepotism Disclosure Form shall ensure that employment decisions are made impartially and that neither employee is disadvantaged. The Nepotism Disclosure Form shall ensure that the possibility of nepotism and the appearance of impropriety are eliminated and shall be consistent with all University policies.

It is strongly advised that relatives not work in the same physical work unit or in positions that affect or are affected by the family member. Employment of relatives