LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS® OF CAPE ANN Non-Partisanship Policy

 
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1. The President and Voter Service Chair shall refrain from all partisan political activity.

2. Those Chairs holding portfolios will refrain from political activity directly related to their portfolio.

3. All other Board members and those who regularly speak out on League issues MAY do the following:

A.  Make contributions

B.  Give Coffees

C.  Make signs

D.  Sign petitions

E.  Sign advertisements for a candidate

4. Board members may NOT:

A.   Act as campaign co-ordinator or manager for a candidate.

B.   Speak out publicly in favor of a candidate unless:

a.   They have taken a leave of absence from the Board

b.   It has been publicly stated that they are on a leave of absence

5. If any activity is questionable, a decision will be made by the Board.