W. Va. Code R. § 143-1-17

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

Section 143-1-17 - Employment Conflicts

17.1. Other Employment and Certain Volunteer Activity. -- Employees shall not hold other public office, secondary employment or participate in voluntary activity conflicting with their employment in the classified service. Determination of the conflict shall be made jointly by the appointing authority and the Board, or may be specifically delegated by the Board to the appointing authority, 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.

17.2. Nepotism.-Anappointing authority shall not influence or attempt to influence the employment or working conditions of his or her immediate family. It is the responsibility of the appointing authority to administer the employment of relatives of any agency employee in a consistent and impartial manner.

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 thirty (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. § 143-1-17