Relationship Chart

Missouri Ethics Commission

Rev 09/2011

You or
Relationship Degree Spouse

1st degree
Parent Child
relative

2nd degree
Grandparent Sibling Grandchild
relative

3rd degree Great Aunt or Niece or Great

relative Grandparent Uncle Nephew Grandchild

4th degree Great Great Great

Great Aunt
Great First Cousin Niece or Great
relative or Uncle
Grandparent Nephew Grandchild

Consanguinity relationships are relatives by blood. Affinity relationships are relatives by marriage or adoption.

This document is intended only as a guide to aid in understanding the duties and responsibilities of the Missouri Ethics Commission.
For the Law’s complete requirements, consult the law itself, codified at Chapter 105 and 130 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.