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It is the policy of the University to encourage all full-time and part-time regular employees to fulfill their obligations as citizens to participate in the political process at the local, state and national level. Such participation may, at times, include holding elective or appointive positions.
20.1.1 Employment Status
Before an employee decides to run for elective public office or accept an appointment to public office that would affect his or her normal University work schedule, the employee must apply through his or her supervisor to the administration for a change in employment status. These changes may include but are not limited to leaves of absence without pay for the period of service or days off without pay on a weekly or monthly basis with due regard for the needs of the University.
20.1.2 Approval for Change of Employment Status
An employee will not be paid by the University for the actual time devoted to seeking public office or to fulfilling responsibilities of public office. Specific conditions and agreements for a change of employment status should be worked out with the employee's immediate supervisor. Such arrangements will be subject to approval through proper administrative channels with final approval by the President.
20.2 Leave of Absence
If an employee's political participation results in a leave of absence, such leave will be unpaid. (See Employee Benefits, Section 7)