Regulations for Academia Sinica Presidential Searches Article 7

A member of the Presidential Search Committee shall voluntarily disclose any of the following circumstances involving a nominee:(a) Spousal relationship, blood relation within the fourth degree, or affinity within the third degree, whether current or former.(b) Past advisor–advisee relationship in a degree program.(c) Concurrent service as a director, independent director, or supervisor of the same profit-seeking enterprise within three years prior to the first meeting of the Committee.(d) Concurrent holding of decision-making or executive positions in the same profit-seeking enterprise within three years prior to the first meeting of the Committee.(e) Concurrent employment at the same institution, organization, or school involving a direct employment or supervisory relationship within three years prior to the first meeting of the Committee.(f)Any other positions, relationships, or related matters that the Committee resolves shall be disclosed.From the date of the Committee’s first meeting until the adoption of the list of recommended presidential candidates, any member who becomes subject to the circumstances specified in Paragraph 1 shall disclose such matters to the Committee.A Committee member may also voluntarily disclose any other relationships or matters involving a nominee beyond those specified in Paragraph 1.A Committee member who has been nominated to serve as AS President and has agreed to be a nominee shall automatically be disqualified from serving on the Committee. If the member is subject to any of the circumstances listed in Subparagraphs (a) through (c) of Paragraph 1, and the Committee confirms the situation, their membership shall be terminated.If the member is subject to the circumstances in Subparagraphs (d) through (f) of Paragraph 1, or those in Paragraph 2 or 3, the matter shall be submitted to the Committee for discussion and resolution.