W. Va. Code R. § 217-1-15

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 217-1-15 - Employment Conflicts

15.1. Other Employment and Certain Volunteer Activity. No employee shall hold other public office, have conflicting employment, or participate in conflicting volunteer activity while in the classified service. Determination of the conflict shall be made jointly by the agency and the Division, or may be specifically delegated by the Division to the agency, who shall consider whether the other employment or volunteer activity:

(1) will be in conflict with the interests of the agency;

(2) will interfere with the performance of the employee's official duties;

(3) will use or appear to use information obtained in connection with official duties which is not generally available to the public; or,

(4) may reasonably be regarded as official action.

15.2. Nepotism.

15.2.1. No employee may influence or attempt to influence the employment or working conditions of his or her immediate family. It is the responsibility of the agency to administer the employment of relatives of any agency employee in a consistent and impartial manner.

15.2.2. No employee shall directly supervise a member of his or her immediate family. This prohibition includes reviewing, auditing, or evaluating work or taking part in discussions or making recommendations concerning employment, assignment, compensation, discipline, or related matters. In the event that an individual, through marriage, adoption, etc. is placed in a prohibited business relationship with a member of his or her immediate family, the situation shall be resolved within 30 days. Resolution may be made by transfer, reassignment, resignation, dismissal, etc. of one of the involved employees or by other accommodation which protects the interests of the public.

W. Va. Code R. § 217-1-15