Compliance and Ethics
Compliance and Ethics
Political Activity- As noted in IHL Policy 801.11, participation by employees of the Mississippi institutions of higher learning in various community and public affairs is expected. However, it is also expected that time given to such activities will not interfere with the regular duties of an employee. Indeed, political activities by a University employee will not be prohibited at such times as the employee would not be ordinarily required to render services to the institution or if the employee elects to take and the University grants a leave of absence without pay.
With regard to political activity, University employees may do the following:
University employees may not do the following:
The following are some general guidelines with regard to political activities by University employees:
EXAMPLE: Stationery bearing the letterhead of the University or any of its components
should never be used in any correspondence, advertising, or any other manner that
indicates or implies endorsement of any candidate.
While employees are free to affix bumper stickers to their personal autos, no such
stickers or displays may be attached to a University vehicle.
USM Employee Handbook, Retrieval No. 1007 Outside Employment or Consulting
USM Faculty Handbook § 7.6 Political Activities-[see USM Faculty Resources]
IHL Policy § 801.11 Political Activities