(a)
A grantee may not permit a person to participate in an administrative decision regarding a project if:
(1)
The decision is likely to benefit that person or a member of his or her immediate family; and
(i)
Is a public official; or
(ii)
Has a family or business relationship with the grantee.
(b)
A grantee may not permit any person participating in the project to use his or her position for a purpose that is—or gives the appearance of being—motivated by a desire for a private financial gain for that person or for others.
Code of Federal Regulations
(Authority:
20 U.S.C. 1221e-3 and 3474
)