§ 20-79-212 — Limitation of political activity by officer or employee

Arkansas § 20-79-212

• Jurisdiction: Arkansas
• Title: 20

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(a) No officer or employee engaged in the administration of the rehabilitation program shall use his or her official authority or influence, or permit the use of the rehabilitation program, for the purpose of interfering with an election or affecting the results thereof or for any partisan political purpose. (b) No officer or employee shall take any active part in the management of political campaigns or participate in any political activity, except that he or she shall retain the right to vote as he or she may please and to express his or her opinions as a citizen on all subjects. (c) No officer or employee shall solicit or receive, nor shall any officer or employee be obligated to contribute or render, any service, assistance, subscription, assessment, or contribution for any political purpose. (d) Any officer or employee violating this provision shall be subject to discharge or suspension.

Legislative History

Acts 1955, No. 43, § 17; 1959, No. 34, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 80-2556.