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Policy Title: Political Activity Purpose: To clarify the permissible scope of political employee in their role as a public employee Scope: All City of Eugene employees by City of Eugene Policy Statement: As a public employee it is r#,POgPj.zed thaf'I be involved in regular citizen activity. City employees are free political views on their own time. And, as a public employee; tf expectations and legal guidelines that state when and`fZow it i your political beliefs while in the workpla ecta ce. These expec #ation and election laws, plus City exptions odour employeesfi t1 Policy Procedure: While on the jol or oppose the nomination or electic recall of a public office holder. City npld'Y, have rights to express personal re are strict ppropriate to exercise are based on ethics it public service role. - king hours employees may not promote date, the adoption of a measure, or the may wear campaign buttons during working hours with some exceptions for e4lp a pes who wear uniforms (see Related Links for more in rmation). They may not I it money, influence, service, or anything of value in this re l ! uring working hours:1' It is also inappropriate to use a City office, City resources, or ., I %4 ent for political work even if an employee is on his /her own time, i.e., at lu '111 11111111111111'm W If a non - exempt (FLSA`- hovered) City employee wishes to engage in advocacy with respect to a ballot measure or candidate during a time the employee is normally working, the employee m rst leave in advance and obtain authorization to take vacation time or unpaid leave for that period of time. Exempt employees should be able to verify for their employer that their time was flexed or coded appropriately (i.e. vacation leave) for any political activities conducted during their working hours. Related Links: Political Activity Guide: Provision of Election Materials Political Activity Guide: Appropriate Involvement Gifts, Sponsorships, Charitable Contributions, and Memberships Guide City of Eugene APM No: 4.3 Administrative Policy Manual Date Updated: August 1, 2011 Policy Title: Political Activity Purpose: To clarify the permissible scope of political employee in their role as a public employee Scope: All City of Eugene employees by City of Eugene Policy Statement: As a public employee it is r#,POgPj.zed thaf'I be involved in regular citizen activity. City employees are free political views on their own time. And, as a public employee; tf expectations and legal guidelines that state when and`fZow it i your political beliefs while in the workpla ecta ce. These expec #ation and election laws, plus City exptions odour employeesfi t1 Policy Procedure: While on the jol or oppose the nomination or electic recall of a public office holder. City npld'Y, have rights to express personal re are strict ppropriate to exercise are based on ethics it public service role. - king hours employees may not promote date, the adoption of a measure, or the may wear campaign buttons during working hours with some exceptions for e4lp a pes who wear uniforms (see Related Links for more in rmation). They may not I it money, influence, service, or anything of value in this re l ! uring working hours:1' It is also inappropriate to use a City office, City resources, or ., I %4 ent for political work even if an employee is on his /her own time, i.e., at lu '111 11111111111111'm W If a non - exempt (FLSA`- hovered) City employee wishes to engage in advocacy with respect to a ballot measure or candidate during a time the employee is normally working, the employee m rst leave in advance and obtain authorization to take vacation time or unpaid leave for that period of time. Exempt employees should be able to verify for their employer that their time was flexed or coded appropriately (i.e. vacation leave) for any political activities conducted during their working hours. Related Links: Political Activity Guide: Provision of Election Materials Political Activity Guide: Appropriate Involvement Gifts, Sponsorships, Charitable Contributions, and Memberships Guide