For instance, one city may want its police chief to take public positions on renovating a public safety building, while another may draft its chief's employment contract to include a provision forbidding her from doing so. 107, Sec. Sept. 1, 1997. (e) If, before completing an estimate, the estimating authority determines that the total estimated vote will be large enough to make a computation of the number of signatures required to appear on the petition unnecessary, the authority may certify that fact in writing instead of completing the estimate. This law refers to restrictions on the business or professional activities of current and former State officers and employees and political party chairs. For any candidate to win Pennsylvania Democrats' official backing, two-thirds of the committee's votes are needed. A solicitation is inherently coercive, and therefore prohibited by the conflict of interest law, if it is directed by a public employee at his subordinate, persons or entities doing business with or having a matter pending before his public agency, or anyone subject to his or his agency's authority. 141.067. Ethical norms that have previously been assumed now need to be fixed into law. 94, eff. (c) To be effective, a withdrawal request must: (1) be in writing and be signed and acknowledged by the signer of the petition; and. The board came to decisions on some of the issues and deferred judgement on others to its next meeting on May 2. In other cases, it means that a political party can directly nominate a candidate to the primary ballot, usually via . Each reminderis a brief and easy to understand synopsis of the laws and rules under the Commissionsjurisdiction. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. If, however, an elected official has specific paid work hours, he may engage in such activity during his public work hours only as to matters within his official responsibility or his agency's purview. The bar is high for a party endorsement. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. The candidate asks if they can use the board member's title, and the board member agrees. That goes for both elected officials and county employees, Jouben said. The Judicial Ethics Committee concludes again that a judge's public endorsement of a . The restrictions include serving as: 910), Sec. c. 55, the campaign finance law. 2635.704 through .705 Use of Government property, and Use of official time. Below are some examples of actions that elected officials and policy-makers may take with respect to ballot questions, consistent with the conflict of interest law. A library director is expected to have a view on whether the public library should be expanded. September 1, 2005. 141.032. REVIEW OF APPLICATION; NOTICE TO CANDIDATE. . 141.062. 82, eff. Elected public employees have greater latitude under the conflict of interest law to engage in certain election-related political activities than do appointed public employees, even those holding policy-making positions. EFFECT OF BOUNDARY CHANGE ON RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT FOR CITY OFFICE. The city screwed this up so badly, every alderman in town was having problems.. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. SUBCHAPTER B. Sec. (2) the last day on which a candidate may file the application, if this code does not designate a first day on which the candidate may file the application. "They have the same First Amendment rights as everyone else.". (a-2) Subsection (a-1) does not apply to a person displaced from the person's residence due to a declared local, state, or national disaster. Below are some common examples of activities city officials may and may not do. All four officials named in the complaint endorsed Robin Rue Simmons, who won the race for 5th Ward alderman. Code Ann. 141.001. Transferred, redesignated and amended from Election Code, Section 2.054 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 141.036. The omission of the zip code from the address does not invalidate a signature. Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. Example:A town clerk whose position has been designated as "special" by the Select Board may not sign such a report to be filed with her own office, because, as town clerk, she has official responsibility for receiving such reports. Peter Braithwaite (2nd), Ald. An elected official generally may, in his official capacity, engage in non-election-related political activities concerning any matter. If you are uncertain whether your position is a "special" position for purposes of the conflict of interest law, you should obtain advice from the Ethics Commission's Legal Division by calling (617) 371-9500, or online at www.mass.gov/ethics. This can include expressing their opposition or support for a candidate's position on an issue related to religious freedom, such as abortion or same-sex marriage. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. For example, the corporation or labor organization may discuss issues with the candidate in . 711 (H.B. A member does not have a free speech right to speak on matters that do not relate to the business of the body. Some circumstances, such as an official's public . Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 211, Sec. Sept. 1, 1993. 1, eff. Officers must be elected at least every 3 years in local unions, at least every 4 years in intermediate bodies, and at least every 5 years in national and international unions. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Support specific candidates or parties in races for elected office, including: o Support or oppose a declared candidate or third party movements; o Conduct efforts to "draft" someone to run; o Conduct exploratory advance work. (3) comply with any other applicable requirements for validity prescribed by this code. September 1, 2021. Specifically, elected officials and appointed policy-makers may take official actions concerning ballot questions relating to their particular areas of official responsibility. endorsing candidates, measures, etc.) (b) The signature is the only information that is required to appear on the petition in the signer's own handwriting. The chief may write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper in his capacity as chief advocating for a new public safety building, allow his name and official title to be used in a newspaper advertisement supporting the construction of a new public safety building, and advocate as chief for a new public safety building on the police department's website. Judgment should be exercised by PTA leaders on whether privately endorsing a candidate (without using a PTA title) could negatively affect a future relationship with the elected official should a different winning candidate win. Just as appointed policy-makers have more leeway to take positions on election-related matters within the purview of or affecting their respective agencies, they also have more leeway to take such actions with respect to non-election-related matters. Because the conflict of interest law does not define it, the Commission's Legal Division will not advise on the scope of a public employee's official responsibility and will refer the employee to agency or municipal counsel for a determination as to whether the public employee is in a relevant policy-making position with respect to a particular ballot question. Cal. Sec. For the purpose of this policy, all elections involving candidates are defined as partisan elections, even those for . In reporting its position, the School Committee should only provide factual information and not engage in advocacy. 2, eff. Interactive Training For example, a section 501 (c) (3) organization may not publish or distribute printed statements or make oral statements on behalf of, or in opposition to, a candidate for public office. 1135), Sec. The conflict of interest law also restricts the extent to which a public employee may represent campaigns and grass roots groups in dealings with government agencies. (2) the authority with whom the application is filed may not accept an amendment to a petition in lieu of a filing fee submitted with the candidate's application. 3107), Sec. The corporation or labor organization may communicate with candidates for the purpose of deciding which, if any, candidate to endorse. Yes, elected officials are allowed to endorse candidates. April 19, 2017. (a) Each part of a petition must include an affidavit of the person who circulated it, executed before a person authorized to administer oaths in this state, stating that the person: (1) pointed out and read to each signer, before the petition was signed, each statement pertaining to the signer that appears on the petition; (3) verified each signer's registration status; and. county office candidates, pay a $50.00 filing fee to the County Clerk upon filing for office. DUTY OF LOCAL AUTHORITY TO VERIFY SIGNATURES. September 1, 2009. Use this button to show and access all levels. "Obviously, we didn't win the election. (a) On the filing of an application for a place on the ballot, the authority with whom the application is filed shall review the application to determine whether it complies with the requirements as to form, content, and procedure that it must satisfy for the candidate's name to be placed on the ballot. Duty of fairness, duty of independence, duty of integrity. If the elected legislative body has adopted a resolution, the official can then speak on behalf of the agency.) Here's one from Hernando County: What are the rules outlining whether officials can endorse candidates or donate to political campaigns? CANDIDATES. Political fundraising is regulated by G.L. Sec. (d) The omission of the state from the signer's residence address does not invalidate a signature unless the political subdivision from which the signature is obtained is situated in more than one state. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. A potential employee cannot be asked about their political party affiliation, regardless of whether that applicant made any political contributions or how that applicant voted. 211, Sec. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. Jan. 1, 1986. Examples of such political activity includes supporting or opposing town meeting warrant articles, municipal bylaw changes, and the other types of decisions set forth in the Introduction to this Advisory. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. It may vote to take a position on the ballot question, and issue an official statement reporting that position. If signatures on a petition that is required to contain more than 1,000 signatures are to be verified by the authority with whom the candidate's application is required to be filed, the authority may use as the basis for the verification any reasonable statistical sampling method that ensures an accuracy rate of at least 95 percent. PRESERVATION OF APPLICATION. I question the assumption that endorsement of candidates is the most effective thing for a nonprofit to do, especially when the the topic of this newsletter was . 2157), Sec. This notification stirred me to think about the question Should elected party officials endorse candidates before the primary? . Such guidelines can prohibit election officials' openly endorsing or campaigning for candidates and can set criteria for election offices to increase the professionalism of those in office, such as career experience or completion of certification programs. No person can use his or her official State position to coerce, intimidate or influence other State officers or employees for any political purpose, action or contribution, or interfere with any election. September 1, 2015. The official agent can act as the campaign manager or spokesperson or be the point of contact for the people helping on the candidate's election campaign. (a) No employee in the career or senior executive service shall directly or indirectly use or seek to use his or her posi-tion to control or affect the political action of another person or engage in political activity during working hours. 52, eff. September 1, 2021. The board discussed a series of complaints submitted by . The rating of candidates, even on a nonpartisan basis, is also prohibited. Can a tax-exempt organization endorse candidates for public office? (2) be filed with the authority with whom the petition is required to be filed not later than the date the petition is received by the authority or the seventh day before the petition filing deadline, whichever is earlier. (e) The signer must deliver a copy of the withdrawal request to the candidate when the request is filed. Yes. 141.035. The boards next meeting is scheduled for May 2. The board discussed a. Can Elected Officials Endorse Candidates. For example, on the municipal level, municipal police chiefs, fire chiefs, library directors and school superintendents, although appointed, serve in policy-making positions and are customarily expected (if not required) to take positions on matters within the purview of or affecting their respective agencies. 554, Sec. (a) To be valid, a petition must: (1) be timely filed with the appropriate authority; (2) contain valid signatures in the number required by this code; and. September 1, 2021. SUBCHAPTER A. 864, Sec. 831), Sec. Elected officials are presumed to hold policy-making positions and, thus, may engage in the same non-election-related political activities as public employees in appointed policy-making positions. (a-3) The authority with whom an application for a place on a general primary election ballot is filed under Section 172.022 shall, to the extent permitted by law, use Subsections (a) and (a-1) in determining whether a candidate meets the residency requirements for a public elective office. An application for a place on the ballot, including an accompanying petition, is public information immediately on its filing. Finally, elected public employees are not prohibited by the conflict of interest law from, in their official capacity, either individually or as a governmental body (such as a Board of Selectmen, City Council or School Committee) stating their viewpoints and positions on ballot questions regardless of the subject matter of the ballot questions. It may also use any means by which official actions are usually reported (such as posting on real and virtual bulletin boards and on websites, and broadcasting public meetings via local public access cable television) to distribute information about their position. (5) any other applicable requirements prescribed by this code for a signature's validity are complied with. 211, Sec. Aug. 28, 1989; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Not all political activity involves elections. 1970), Sec. 211, Sec. Ald. But I stand . September 1, 2007. For that reason, elected officials do not obtain or confer unwarranted privileges of substantial value by engaging in such activities, and therefore do not violate Section 23(b)(2)(ii) of the conflict of interest law. (b) The following statement must appear at the top of each page of a petition: "Signing the petition of more than one candidate for the same office in the same election is prohibited.". The IRS has said that individuals who work for 501(c)(3)s generally maintain their right to engage in political campaign activity, but they have to do so in a . 141.033. The benefits, whatever they are, are small compared to the costs of undermining public confidence and trust in government. 1735), Sec. Thank you for your website feedback! In her official capacity, on behalf of the State Police and without any compensation apart from her State Police salary, the Colonel may also: provide the resulting analysis to persons requesting it or attending public meetings of the agency or visiting its office; post the analysis on a governmental bulletin board or website, provided that it does not advocate for or against the ballot question; hold an informational forum, or participate in such a forum held by a private group; and communicate with the press concerning the ballot question and its potential impact on the State Police, but only in a manner and to a degree consistent with the established practices of the State Police. VALIDITY OF SIGNATURE. (a) A person may not sign the petition of more than one candidate for the same office in the same election. Example:A question concerning school aid will be on the statewide ballot at the next election. VALIDITY OF PETITION. Similarly, elected public employees are not prohibited from identifying themselves by their individual official titles in endorsing other candidates for elected office, and in supporting or opposing ballot questions. State offices may not be used for soliciting or collecting any political contributions. (a) If, since the most recent gubernatorial general election, a district or precinct from which an officer of the federal, state, or county government is elected is created or has had its boundary changed, the number of votes received in the district or precinct by a political party's gubernatorial candidate or by all the gubernatorial candidates shall be estimated, as provided by this section, for the purpose of computing the number of signatures required on a candidate's petition. (b) On request of the secretary of state, a county clerk shall ascertain from the records in the clerk's custody whether a signer of a petition filed with the secretary is shown to have voted in a particular election. Sign up to receive our email newsletter in your inbox. 1006 (H.B. 141.068. For more information, please see Election Year IssuesPDF. (d) The refunding of filing fees for home-rule city offices may be regulated by the city charter, and those regulations supersede this section to the extent of any conflict. REFUND OF FILING FEE. September 1, 2015. It is not a substitute for advice specific to a particular situation, nor does it mention every aspect of the law that may apply in a particular situation. The subordinates engaging in those activities, as lawfully authorized and directed by the Superintendent, do not violate the law. September 1, 2017. Civil Service Law 107, Public Officers Law 73(17), and Public Officers Law 74prohibit certain political activity in the workplace. 211, Sec. [1]Detailed information on the inclusion of official position information on nomination papers and election ballots may be obtained from the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth concerning state and county elections and from the city or town clerk concerning municipal elections. This category of elected officials, which includes most holders of state, county and municipal elected offices, are not required to take time off from their public positions in order to campaign for reelection or for election to a new office, or to confine their campaigning to nights and weekends. 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If you would like to continue helping us improve Mass.gov, join our user panel to test new features for the site. Appointment, qualifications, and terms of officers of election. There is no issue with an elected official endorsing a public candidate, said Karena Bierman, a board member, who presented the boards findings at the end of the meeting. Jan. 1, 1986. Sept. 1, 1987. 28, eff. Sec. (a) On request of the secretary of state, a voter registrar shall verify the voter registration status of a signer of a petition filed with the secretary who the petition indicates is registered or has been accepted for registration in the county served by the registrar. I have seen the more political a nonprofit gets, the farther away it can drift from its mission; and the game of politics makes it difficult to remain a mission-driven elected official. A public employee who is uncertain about the restrictions imposed by the campaign finance law should consult OCPF. Sec. 1, eff. A person circulating a petition must: (1) before permitting a person to sign, point out and read to the person each statement pertaining to the signer that appears on the petition; (3) ascertain that each date of signing is correct; and. And, of course, they keep their right to vote. 85 - Dec 20 1961. May 23, 2017. No State officer or employee may corruptly use or promise to use any official authority or influence in exchange for political action on anothers part. ELIGIBILITY FOR PUBLIC OFFICE. May the commissioner call a press conference on her front lawn to endorse that candidate? (2) are to be voted on at one or more elections held on the same day. Some page levels are currently hidden. In partisan elections, a candidate is identified based on the party he or she was affiliated with as a candidate. 76, eff. A corporation or labor organization may endorse a candidate and may communicate the endorsement to the general public. 4555), Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 141.069. (a) In this section, "candidate" has the meaning assigned by Section 251.001(1), Election Code. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 864, Sec. Nonprofits that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) may not themselves engage in any political campaign activity (i.e., activity to support or oppose candidates for elective office). The decision to contribute is made knowingly and voluntarily by the minor; The funds, goods or services contributed are owned or controlled by the minor, proceeds from a trust for which he or she is a beneficiary or funds withdrawn by the minor from a . 44), Sec. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. A public employee who is not serving in a "special" position may not represent a political campaign or a grass roots group in its dealings with public agencies at his level of government (state, county, or municipal), pursuant to Sections 4, 11 and 17 of the law. OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORM. By contrast, rank and file police officers and firefighters, public school teachers, and librarians serve in non-policy-making positions, and it is not part of their responsibilities to use public resources or their official positions to inform and guide the public discussion on these issues (although they may of course do so as private citizens). a member, officer, director, board member, or district leader of any party committee. Sec. Can a judicial candidate speak at a political party function? Each electoral board at its regular meeting in the first week of February of the year in which the terms of officers of election are scheduled to expire shall appoint officers of election. She said the 1,359 kidnappings last year was more than double the number in 2021, and killings were up a third to 2,183, touching all segments of society, including a former presidential candidate . CHAPTER 141. Sec. 141.004. 141.038. Consequently, a written or oral endorsement of a candidate is strictly forbidden. Code Ann. According to the county's public information office, elected officials are limited only by state rules that bar them from using money from their own campaign accounts for donations. (a) To be eligible to be a candidate for, or elected or appointed to, a public elective office in this state, a person must: (2) be 18 years of age or older on the first day of the term to be filled at the election or on the date of appointment, as applicable; (3) have not been determined by a final judgment of a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be: (B) partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote; (4) have not been finally convicted of a felony from which the person has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities; (5) have resided continuously in the state for 12 months and in the territory from which the office is elected for six months immediately preceding the following date: (A) for a candidate whose name is to appear on a general primary election ballot, the date of the regular filing deadline for a candidate's application for a place on the ballot; (B) for an independent candidate, the date of the regular filing deadline for a candidate's application for a place on the ballot; (C) for a write-in candidate, the date of the election at which the candidate's name is written in; (D) for a party nominee who is nominated by any method other than by primary election, the date the nomination is made; and. 141.031. 141.039. 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