2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 49-1499.01 — Executive branch; employment of family member; when; exception;violation; penalty.

Section 49-1499.01
Executive branch; employment of family member; when; exception; violation; penalty.

(1) An official or employee of the executive branch of state government shall not employ or recommend or supervise the employment of an immediate family member in state government.

(2) This section does not apply to an immediate family member of an official or employee of the executive branch of state government who (a) was previously employed in a position subject to this section prior to the election or appointment of the official or employee or (b) was employed in a position subject to this section prior to September 1, 2001.

(3) Prior to, upon, or as soon as reasonably possible after the official date of taking office, a newly elected or appointed official or employee in the executive branch of state government shall make a full disclosure of any immediate family member employed in a position subject to subdivision (2)(a) or (b) of this section.

(4) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a Class III misdemeanor.

Source:

Laws 1986, LB 548, § 1

Laws 2001, LB 242, § 15

Laws 2005, LB 242, § 40

Cross References:

For restrictions on state department heads and employees,see section 81-108.

~Revised Statutes Supplement, 2006