Political Activity and Contributions
Political Activities: An employee may participate in political activities only if such activities:
· Are not conducted during work hours,
· Are in compliance with the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas,
· Do not interfere with the discharge and performance of the employee’s duties and responsibilities,
· Do not involve the use of equipment, supplies, or services of UHCL,
· Do not involve the attempt to coerce students, faculty, or staff to participate in or support the political activity; and
· Do not involve UHCL in partisan politics.
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Question: I work for the committee to re-elect a state political candidate. Can I distribute campaign brochures to other UHCL employees on campus?
Answer: No. You may not distribute campaign material on UHCL property or campaign for a candidate while on duty at UHCL. However, you are free to distribute these materials after hours and off-campus.
Question: I noticed that a flyer is posted on a UHCL door advertising a party for a political candidate. Is it ok for this ad to be posted on UHCL property?
Answer: No. No one should ever post any type of advertisement for any political candidate on any UHCL property.
Question: My supervisor is a city council member. May he/she use the UHCL copier in our office to copy items for the City Council? May he/she ask me to perform council business during my work hours?
Answer: No. Politely remind your boss that items for city council must be copied elsewhere. UHCL equipment or employees may not be utilized to prepare items or communications for a local government organization. |
Political Contributions: Political contributions from any source of UHCL funds are prohibited.
[Note: Reference UH System Administrative Memorandum 02.A.39 –
Political Aid and Legislative Influence - http://www.uhsa.uh.edu/sam/2HumanResources/2A39.pdf ]
