The city permits the employment of qualified relatives of an employee as long as such employment does not, in the opinion of the city, create actual or perceived conflicts of interest. For purposes of this policy "relative" is defined as a child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, first cousin or corresponding in-law or "step" relation. The city will exercise sound business judgment in the placement of related employees in accordance with the following guidelines:

    A.    Individuals who are related are permitted to work for the city, provided no direct reporting or supervisory/management relationship exists. That is, no employee is permitted to work within the chain of command of a relative such that one relative’ s work responsibilities, salary or career progress could be influenced by the other relative.

    B.    No relatives are permitted to work in the same department or in any other positions in which the city believes an inherent conflict of interest may exist. (Ord. 1121 § 1 (part), 1993: prior code § 10-5-5)

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