An employee is considered to be in a position of influence if the person recommends the appointment or promotion, supervises the work or certifies the salary of another person.

The term "Position of Influence" is not limited to the upper levels of university administration but includes all levels of administration where these functions, or any one or more of them, in fact are performed. For example, a supervisor is an administrative superior with reference to those he/she recommends or supervises.

Immediate Family includes spouse, children, parents, brothers and sisters, step-children, step-parents, grand-children, grand-parents, and all of the above in-law.