Employment of Relatives (Nepotism Rule)

Policy number: 
05.012
Policy description: 

Personnel decisions at the University of North Texas are made based on the qualifications and experience of the individual and, except as set out in this policy, being related to an employee of the University is not a consideration in these decisions.

Policy owner: VP for Finance and Administration
Policy contact: 
Katy McDaniel
Asst Vice Chancellor & CHRO
UNT System Human Resources
Applies to: 
Faculty, Staff
Date Issued: 
Friday, August 26, 1983

Last updated: 

Date: 
10/05/2022
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
This policy has been revised in alignment with the UNT System model policy. Revisions include added definitions for clarity.
Date: 
09/17/2015
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Revised to comply with the Supreme Court Ruling on Same Sex marriage. The definition of spouse was added. Effective 09/17/2015.
Date: 
02/01/2012
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Revised to comply with Regents Rule 05.300, Nepotism. Effective 02/01/2012.
Date: 
07/01/2002
Action: 
Revision
Date: 
08/01/1998
Action: 
Revision
Date: 
09/01/1994
Action: 
Revision
Date: 
09/01/1989
Action: 
Revision