8.05 - Political Activity

Extension employees may participate in political activity as citizens, but must not allow their interest in a particular party candidate or political issue to affect the objectivity of or the performance of their Extension duties and responsibilities. Employees shall not use, directly or by implication, the name of the University or their affiliation with the University in the endorsement of political candidates, initiatives, referendums, or in supporting or opposing a position on other political issues.

Appointed personnel who desire to campaign for public office or who are elected to public office should request an appropriate full or partial leave of absence (see UHAP, Section 8.04.04). The President shall determine the extent of the leave for a given case after review of recommendations by the appropriate dean or director and vice president.