5252 - Staff Participation in Political Activities

The district recognizes the right of its employees, as citizens, to engage in political activities. A staff member may seek an elective office provided that the staff member does not campaign on district property during working hours.

In the event the staff member is elected to office, the employee may request a leave of absence in accordance with the leave policies of the district or the provisions of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. District employees who hold elective or appointive public office in an organization are not entitled to time off from their district duties for reasons incident to such offices unless the circumstances surrounding the leave request qualify under leave policies of the district.

 

Cross References:

District Policy 4400 - Election Activities

 

Legal References:

RCW 41.06.250    Political Activities

RCW 42.17A.555    Use of public office or agency facilities in campaigns – Prohibition - Exceptions

RCW 42.17A.635    Legislative activities of state agencies, other units of government, elective officials, employees

 

Management Resources:

2015 - October Issue

 

Adoption Date: September 20, 2006

Revised: January 17, 2024

 

Administrator Responsibilities: