ARTICLE 15. NONDISCRIMINATION

15.1 There shall be no discrimination, interference, restriction or coercion exercised or practised by the University towards any Member in matters of official concern to the University by reason of age (except as provided in the University Pension, Long-Term Disability Income, Group Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Paid-Up Life Insurance, Supplementary Health, and Voluntary Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plans), language (except where the lack of language competence would clearly prevent carrying out the required duties), race, creed, colour, national origin, nationality, family relationships, political or religious affiliation or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical disability (except where the disability renders the Member incapable of fulfilling his/her duties and obligations), cleric or lay status, membership or activity in the Association.

15.2 There shall be no discrimination, interference, restriction, or coercion exercised or practised by the Association or any Member toward any officer of the University, included in or excluded from the bargaining unit, member of the Board of Governors or Member who exercises powers on behalf of the University with respect to any matter of official concern to the University, by reason of any of the grounds outlined in s. 15.1 or by reason of actions or decisions taken for or on behalf of the University or in the performance of University duties.

15.3 No Member or person acting on behalf of the University shall take part in formal discussions or vote with regard to the determination of the terms and conditions of employment which apply particularly to a member of his/her immediate family. In addition, no Member shall employ, except with the approval of the President, any member of his/her immediate family in any capacity where the position is supported by a University administered research grant, contract or project for which he/she has signing authority.

15.4 Whenever possible conflicts of interest arise, the person who is first aware of the situation shall immediately inform all parties to the possible conflict in writing with a view to resolving the matter in an open and unbiased manner.

 

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