News Flash

"As we approach the political campaign season, I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of our policy regarding political activity at work. Chapter Two, Section VI of the City of Hampton Personnel Policies Manual states that “An employee shall not directly or indirectly use or seek to use the authority or influence of the position/job to control or modify the political action of others. An employee shall not engage in political activity during duty hours.”

"For the purposes of this policy, the term “political activities” includes, but is not limited to: voting; registering to vote; soliciting votes or endorsements on behalf of a political candidate or political campaign; expressing opinions, privately or publicly, on political subjects and candidates; displaying a political picture, sign, sticker, badge or button; participating in the activities of, or contributing financially to, a political party, candidate or campaign or an organization that supports a political candidate or campaign; attending or participating in a political convention, caucus, rally, or other political gathering; initiating, circulating or signing a political petition; engaging in fund-raising activities for any political party, candidate or campaign; acting as a recorder, watcher, challenger or similar officer at the polls on behalf of a political party, candidate or campaign; or becoming a political candidate.

"City employees have a right to actively participate in political activity, however as referenced by the Policy above, employees are prohibited from such activities during duty hours. Employees may request annual leave to participate in such activities outside of duty hours.

 "Please contact me if you have any questions."

Nicole M. Clark, MSHRM, SPHR, IPMA-CP

Director of Human Resources
City of Hampton
22 Lincoln Street
Hampton, Virginia 23669
757.727.6522 phone
757.727.6449 fax