Cases may occur in which a member of the search committee knows an applicant either
personally or professionally. These relationships should be disclosed to the other
members of the search committee.
When a search committee member is related to an applicant, the Office of Human Resources
should be contacted for specific guidance. You cannot be a reference and serve on
the search committee.  You must let the applicant know you cannot be a reference,
or you must recuse yourself from the search.