RESPONDING TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND COMMITMENT

Related Policy – Conflicts of Interest and Commitment

About This Procedure

University Procedure

Responding to Conflicts of Interest and Commitment

Whenever a university community member has reason to believe that a conflict of interest may exist in the potential employment situation, they must report the facts to the relevant academic dean or unit director so that a determination may be made prior to the actual appointment.

1. When a conflict of interest is created while existing employment or when a conflict of interest is anticipated to occur, the employees and/or supervisor must promptly notify the relevant dean or director.
2. The dean/director must consult with the Office of Human Resources for assistance in developing an approved management plan or resolving the conflict.
   1. The Office of Human Resources must consult with the president and general counsel, as appropriate.
3. Management plans must be reviewed and signed by the involved parties, the relevant dean/director, the associated vice president or provost, and the director of human resources.
4. Final copies of all approved management plans must be forwarded to the Office of Human Resources which will retain copies.
5. The Office of Human Resources, in cooperation with the relevant business unit, will review all approved management plans periodically for effectiveness, but no less than every three years, or as conditions change.