N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:23A-18.20

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 6A:23A-18.20 - Nepotism

(a) Each APSSD shall develop and implement a nepotism policy to be included in the employee handbook, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-18.5(f). The policy shall include the following:

1. A definition of "relative" consistent with N.J.S.A. 52:13D-21.2 and N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-1.2, and a definition of "member of immediate family" consistent with N.J.S.A. 52:13D-13 and N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-1.2;

2. A provision prohibiting any relative of an APSSD official from being employed in an office or position at the APSSD, unless:

i. The relative is properly qualified for the position;

ii. The relative is properly licensed for the position; and

iii. The relative's salary and fringe benefits are comparable to a person of like experience and education.

(b) Nepotism shall be disclosed in the annual disclosure statement filed pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-18.19. If the relative relationship is unknown at the time the disclosure form is filed, the APSSD shall file an updated annual disclosure form immediately upon the statement filer obtaining knowledge of the relationship.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:23A-18.20

Adopted by 49 N.J.R. 1855(a), effective 7/3/2017