6.13 Election Activities on Campus Policy

Policy Information

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Number: 6.13

Name: Election Activities on Campus Policy

Author: Policy Committee

Effective Date: March 28, 2019

Next Review Date: Fall 2023

Regulatory Authority:

• Minn. Stat. § 10.60, subd. 3(b) (2018) – Public Websites and Publications
• Minn. Stat. § 43A.32 (2018) – Political Activities
• Minn. Stat. § 43A.38, subd. 4 (2018) – Code of Ethics for Employees in the Executive Branch
• Minn. Stat. § 135A.011 (2018) – State Higher Education Objectives
• Minn. Stat. § 202A.19, subd. 3 (2018) – Caucus, School Schedule Preemption, Excusal from Employment to Attend
• Minn. Stat. § 204C.03, subd. 2 (2018) – Public Meetings Prohibited on Election Day
• Minn. Stat. § 211B.09 (2018) – Prohibited Public Employee Activities
• Minnesota State Board Procedure 5.22.1, Part 5, subp. C and D – Acceptable Use of Computers and Information Technology Resources
• MMB Administrative Procedure 32 – Political Activities of State Employees

Part 1. Policy Statement

One of the State of Minnesota’s objectives for public higher education is to “promote democratic values and enhance Minnesota’s quality of life by developing understanding and appreciate of a free and diverse society” (Minn. Stat. § 135A.011 (2018)). North Hennepin Community College promotes democratic values through educating the college and the broader community about the election process, voter registration, civil discourse, and related matters. In order to effectively carry out this mission, North Hennepin Community College remains non-partisan. College resources may not be used to advance the interests of any political party or candidate.

Part 2. Campus Review

History

• New policy effective August 2014
• Reviewed Fall 2018