Policy 6.02

Part 1. Policy Statement

In the interests of productivity, equitable treatment of employees, and protection against potential conflicts of interest, the employment of immediate family members within the same department at Minneapolis College is discouraged.

Furthermore, no individual shall be employed in a department or unit at Minneapolis College under the supervision of an immediate family member who has or may have a direct effect on the individual's progress, performance, or welfare. This employment restriction applies to all classes of employment (faculty, staff, and administrators) and to all employment conditions (temporary, unlimited, seasonal, or emergency).

Part 2. Definitions

For the purpose of this policy, the following definition applies:

Immediate Family: A wife, husband, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, guardian, ward, stepfather, stepmother, stepdaughter, stepson, or persons bearing the same relationships to the spouse. Cohabitants and significant others, while not included in the definition of "immediate family," are subject to the restrictions outlined in this policy.

Part 3. Exceptions

Any exception to this policy requires approval from the President of Minneapolis College.

Owners(s) Title: Vice President of Human Resources and Workforce Equity

Date of Adoption: 7/1/1999

Date of Implementation (if different from adoption date): N/A

Date of Last Review: 4/8/2026 (Comprehensive Review)

History and Subject of Revisions: 4/8/2026 (Comprehensive Review. Minor stylistic and formatting changes.), 7/1/1999 (estimated adoption date)

Regulatory Authority (e.g. Minnesota State policy, federal or state law): Minnesota State Board Policy 4.10 Nepotism; Minnesota State System Procedure 4.10.1 Nepotism; State of Minnesota Statutes §43A.38, the Code of Ethics for Employees in the Executive Branch