Recognizing the intent of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 49-1499.07(6), it is the policy of the Judicial Branch that an employee shall not engage in nepotism, in connection with the hiring, discharge, or treatment of persons who are or may be under the employee’s supervision.

  “Nepotism” means the act of hiring, promoting, or advancing any family member in the Nebraska Judicial Branch or recommending the hiring, promotion, or advancement of any family member in the Nebraska Judicial Branch, including initial appointment and transfer to other positions in the Nebraska Judicial Branch.

  For purposes of this policy, member of the employee’s family means any individual who is the spouse, child, parent, brother, sister, grandchild, or grandparent, by blood, marriage, or adoption, of an official or employee in the Nebraska Judicial Branch.

Adopted April 23, 2008; amended October 23, 2024, effective January 1, 2025.