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� 5. Public employees may beinv in campai activity during the employee's time inthe � evenings and weekends and during his or her regular lunch hour and breaks. 6. Some managers and administrators' work time is not as eas measured as that of hourly employees, and managers and administrators must be careful during all appearances both after normal work day hours, as well as appearances between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They must not advocate on behalf of or a a petition, measure or candidate |f they are considered iobmin their '`offiria|qapemib/'.For example, if the employee applies for expense reimbursement for the function that would indicate that they were "on duby. Personal note keeping by such employees |a suggested, |n record when the manager or administrator is on and off duty. Also it is suggested that the manager or administrator announce to the audience in what capacity he/she is speaking at public appearances if he/she makes any statements advocating u position nno petition, o vote una measure, mracandidate. 7' Po buttons may be worn with some restrictions. They are a form cf speech protected bv the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution. While employees may exercise their right to free speech while on the job, the City may regulate the time, place, and manner of that speech, keeping in mind efficient and effective operations and harmony among co-workers. Supervisors, therefore, should address disharmony in the work place, even if the disharmony has to do with protected speech. Some examples of the guidelines are that supervisors may prohibit employees from putting ribbons or flags on antennas of City vehicles, from attaching posters or pins to their workspace walls, or from wearing political buttons if a uniform ia required. Given the first amendment implications, supervisors should contact HFlbefore disciplining any employee because the employee is wearing a political button. In addition, a public notice regarding this prohibited activity is required to be posted in conspicuous places likely tube seen bvemployees. If you need a copy of this notice, please contact Human Resources or the City Recorder's office in the City Manager's office. hil,.11mhomfts@r/vwm nvo|Ymmentdonx - 2 lost Updated o3/m/2o