Nepotism policies were eliminated from the SUNY Policies of the Board of Trustees in the 1970's. As a result there are no longer any prohibitions against relatives being appointed to work in the same departments. However, paragraph 3(f) of section 74 (Code of Ethics) of the NYS Public Officers Law states:
An officer or employee of a state agency, member of the legislature or legislative employee should not by his conduct give reasonable basis for the impression that any person can improperly influence him or unduly enjoy his favor in the performance of his official duties, or that he is affected by the kinship, rank, position or influence of any party or person.