It shall be illegal for any Superintendent, administrative superintendent, principal or other licensed employee to be recommended by the School Board if such Superintendent, administrative superintendent, principal or licensed employee is related within the third degree by blood or marriage according to the common law to a majority of the members of the school board.  No member of the school board shall vote for any person as a superintendent, administrative superintendent, principal or licensed employee who is related to him/her within the third degree by blood or marriage or who is dependent upon him/her in a financial way.  Any contract entered into in violation of the provisions of this section shall be null and void.  Section 37-9-21 (1997)

Legal References:

MS Code, as cited above

MS Constitution, Section 109

Important Note: In order to assure compliance with statutes related to Nepotism and to Conflict of Interest, please ensure compliance with MS Code statutes cited above and with Sections 25-425 & 25-4-27; and with Article 4, Section 109 of the MS Constitution.

Adopted:     04/12/2005