Nepotism is the bestowal of political patronage by reason of relationship rather than of merit.
Agreements to appoint relative to office unlawful. It shall further be unlawful for any person or any member of any board, bureau, or commission or employee of any department of this state or any political subdivision thereof to enter into any agreement or any promise with other persons or any members of any boards, bureaus, or commissions, or employees of any department of this state or any of its political subdivisions thereof to appoint to any position of trust or emolument any person or persons related to affinity within the second degree. Annual vacation leave. Each permanent full-time employee shall earn annual vacation leave credits from the first day of employment. However, employees are not entitled to any vacation leave with pay until they have been continuously employed for a period of 6 calendar months.