Section 75.525 - Conflict of interest: Participation in a project(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(2) The person: (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. Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1221e-3 and 3474