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Campaigning Restrictions on Public Employees

There are number of restrictions on political activities by public employees imposed by Oregon Revised Statutes.

Please use the links below to make yourself familiar with these restrictions.

You may also contact the City Elections Officer in the Auditor's Office Elections Division for further assistance by e-mail or call 823-3546.

Required Posting (PDF Document, 51kb)
ORS requires this notice be posted in all appropriate places where public employees work.

Human Resource Rule 4.06 - Political Activity
Link to HR Rules in Portland Policy Documents

Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs regarding political activities by City employees

Frequently Asked Questions - Ballot Measures
FAQs regarding political activities by City employees related to Ballot Measures

Quick Reference Card (PDF document, 860 kb)
Summary of political restrictions on public employees published by Secretary of State
http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/publications/...

2008 Restrictions on Political Campaigning by Public Employees (PDF document, 512kb)
Detailed document published by Secretary of State
http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/publications/...