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Show H3KopV3 July 27, 2000 u ITU b authorized by the military member for by Walter Pupko AFMC Law Office AFB, Ohio WRIGHT-PATIERSO-N ) (AFM-CNS- This is a presidential election year, when interest in politics is at its highest. in addition to electing a new president and vice president, there will be elections for members of Congress, state and local officials and various other matters. Civilian employees and military personnel are encouraged to exercise their right to vote for the candidates of their choice. ' However, in order to ensure there of official endorsement of any candidate or other partisan political issue, there are restrictions on military members and civilian employees other political activities. Military and civilian personnel MAY N OT engage in political activity while on duty or in a government office; use their official authority or influence to interfere with an election; or solicit or discourage political activity by anyone having business with your agency. isnt even the appearance Military personnel MAY NOT: Allow, or cause to be published, partisan political articles signed or soliciting votes for or against a partisan political party or candidate. Make contributions to a political candidate. Military personnel may make monetary contributions to a political organization or political commit- tee favoring a particular candidate. Solicit or otherwise engage in activities in federal facilities, may not otherwise solicit con- fund-raisin- g tributions from other military or civilian personnel, and may not sell tickets for or otherwise promote political fundraising events. Participate in partisan political campaigns, march or ride in a partisan political parade, participate in par- tisan political campaigns or make public speeches in the course of such activity, and may not speak before a partisan political gathering to promote a partisan political candidate. Be candidates for public office, even in nonpartisan elections. Place a political sign in their yard if living in base housing. It is illegal to post a political sign on a military The restrictions on political activities are less severe for civilian employees than for military personnel. Civilian employees may join and be an active member of a political party or club, may campaign for or against a candi- as long as they dont do it as a representative of the Air Force. Civilian employees may send letters to the editor to support a candidate, but military personnel may only send letters to the editor expressing their views on public issues that do not involve a partisan political cause. date in a partisan political campaign, make campaign speeches for candidates, distribute campaign literature; sign nominating petitions, attend and be active at political rallies and meetings, and participate in voter registration drives. Military personnel may join a political club and attend meet- You may have a sign ings when not in uniform and may sign may do so. Civilian employees may not solicit or receive political contributions, though there is a limited exception for labor or other employee organizations. Civilian employees may be candidates for public office in nonpartisan elections. As noted, personnel are permitted to vote in elections and may express opinions about candidates and issues, f. 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Civilian employees who would like to contribute to a political campaign r supporting candidate outside your house if you live off base. Bumper stickers may be placed on privately owned vehicles though not on government vehicles and you may wear a button when you are away from the work and in not uniform. place The U.S. Office of Special Counsel implements the restrictions that apply to civilian employees political activities. More information on the restrictions can be found in a flyer available at its web site: www.osc.govDocu-mentshaflyer.pd- 2 Offices To Serve You: 1513 Hillfield Road 6045 S. 1900 W. Layton, Utah 84041 Roy, Utah 84067 |