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Family Members/Nepotism

Nepotism: Definition, Exceptions, Waiver

There are two ways to write a nepotism provision. One is to have a
short, straightforward prohibition, and allow requests for a waiver
under special circumstances. The most frequent circumstance would be
a small town or school system where there are not a lot of prospective employees
to choose from.<br>
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The other way is the one chosen by Louisiana:  three pages of
exceptions from the general rule (attached; see below).<br>
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There are two ways to define "family" in terms of a nepotism

Quote of the Day

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<b>"I'm
following my own path." </b><br>
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--Jean Sarkozy, 23-year-old son of French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
The young Sarkozy, who is studying law (he does not have a college
degree yet) </span><span class="opDefaultContent" id="opmodule_placeholder">is the main candidate for chair of EPAD, a
quasi-governmental agency that manages the La Defense financial
district on the western outskirts of Paris. His father held the same