3356-7-25. Political activities of employees

(A) Policy statement. The university supports employee participation in political activities as an important component of the democratic process. Standards of personal and professional ethics, applicable laws and regulations, appropriate utilization of resources, and the best interest of the university govern such participation.

(B) Parameters.

(1) University employees are free to express political opinions; however, such expression cannot imply official university endorsement, sanction, or action.

(2) Faculty and professional/administrative staff are free to run for, or hold, an elective office or serve in an appointed office insofar as the process of attaining and holding such office does not infringe upon fulfillment of responsibilities as employees of the university.

(3) Section 124.57 of the Revised Code prohibits classified employees from engaging in certain political activities, including soliciting or receiving political contributions or participating in certain partisan activities. Rule 123:1-46-02 of the Administrative Code sets forth guidelines regarding prohibited and permitted political activity for classified employees.

Replaces: 3356:1-17-22

Effective: 5/27/2011
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3356
Rule Amplifies: 3356
Prior Effective Dates: Prior to 11/4/77, 5/21/99, 6/16/03