To whom do these policies apply?

The University policies pertaining to conflict of interest apply to employees when, on behalf of the University, they are: Responsible for or in a position to influence the design, conduct, or reporting of research or other scholarly activity Teaching or advising Performing outreach or other public service activities. These policies apply only when the specified combinations of activities and business or significant financial interests occur. Article 6 of the Policy on Conflict of Interest applies to employees in direct contact with suppliers or potential suppliers to the University, or who have direct or indirect influence over purchasing decisions or contracts, or otherwise have official involvement in the purchasing or contracting process. | "Employee" means: (1) any person possessing either a full-time (more than 66 percent time) or part-time appointment at the University; and (2) employees, students, and other individuals, whether salaried or not salaried, who, on behalf of the University, are responsible for, or in a position to influence, the design, conduct, or reporting of the research or other scholarly activity University of Minnesota Board of Regents Policy, Article 6

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