45 Employee Political Activities

Policy Statement (Board Approval Date: 03/22/11)

1. Participation in Political Activities: Employees of MSC are encouraged to exercise their rights and privileges as citizens; however, those who participate in political activities must do so in a manner that:
   1. Does not imply, directly or indirectly, that the Board and/or the institution, administration, or faculty endorses such activities.
   2. In no way interferes with the rights and privileges of any and all employees of the College.
   3. In no way interferes with the rights and privileges of students attending the College.
   4. In no way interferes with the rights and privileges of any and all members of the Board or the functions of the Board.
   5. In no way interrupts the normal routine operations of the College.
   6. In no way interferes with the assigned primary and collateral duties of the employee in question, including being engaged in political activities during the normal working hours of a work day. Resources of the institution (e.g. postage, materials, photocopier, fax phone, etc.) must not be used in any political endeavor.
2. Violation: Violation of any or all of the above may be considered cause for dismissal.