An employee shall be considered in the direct supervisory line of his or her relative even though they are separated by intermediary positions. The written request must include why recruitment efforts were unable to identify a qualified non-related applicant to fill the vacant position or contain justification for requesting an exception to this policy. The President shall approve or disapprove any request involving a person related to a Vice President. A person employed under this policy will have the same rights and privileges as any other University employee. Conflict of interest arises when a related person participates in making recommendations or decisions specifically affecting the appointment, retention, tenure, multi-year contract, work assignments, evaluations, promotion, demotion, or salary of his or her relative or any attempt to influence a relative s supervisor with any regard to matters concerning that relative.
Organizational unit means a department.
Procedure Employing Department Heads Submit a written request to the respective Vice President providing detailed justification as to why the employment of a relative should be approved. Vice President Review request submitted by the employing department head. Forward notification of approval or disapproval to the Department Head and Director of Human Resources. President The President shall approve or disapprove any request involving a person related to a Vice President. Those records designated as open shall be opened for inspection and examination upon the request of any person desiring to do so, at a reasonable time, under reasonable conditions, and under supervision by the custodian of the records or designee.