R-096-14 City policy regarding use of City facilities and resources for Political Campaign activities (10.7.14)

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(F) soliciting guests or users of City property, whether directly or indirectly, to work or engage in any of the activities listed above. Notwithstanding the above, "political campaign activities" shall not include: (A) incidental wearing of shirts, hats, buttons, or other clothing that advocates for or against a political candidate or measure, provided that the person wearing such clothing engages in none of the campaign activities listed above; (B) spontaneous personal conversations between individuals about political issues who consent to participate in such a discussion; or (C) City -sponsored events intended solely to educate (and not advocate to) the public about political issues (e.g.: candidate forums where all candidates are invited to speak; public information meetings about a local measure, etc.); (D) voter registration efforts which are non-partisan, provided that anyone conducting such efforts engages in none of the campaign activities listed above; (E) the City Council, or any City board or commission, taking a public position on a federal, state or local measure at a duly agendized meeting of the Council, board or commission, provided members of the public also have the opportunity to express their opinions on the measure during public comment. City -sponsored events are not to be used for engaging in political campaign activities. City staff are strictly prohibited from using their time during work hours to volunteer, contribute to, coordinate, or otherwise assist any political campaign activity (however, they may do so during off -work hours). City staff are also strictly prohibited from using any City property, facilities, equipment, or communications networks in support of any political campaign. IV. Non -Applicability to Protected Speech Except as set forth above, political and commercial speech that is protected by the United States and the California Constitution shall not be prohibited or restrained by this policy.