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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Provided that paragraph (b) of this section is fully adhered to, a VISTA may:
(1) Express his or her opinion privately and publicly on political subjects;
(2) Be politically active in connection with a question which is not specifically identified with a political party, such as a constitutional amendment, referendum, approval of a municipal ordinance, or any other question or issue of similar character;
(3) Participate in the nonpartisan activities of a civic, community, social, labor, or professional organization, or of a similar organization; and
(4) Participate fully in public affairs, except as prohibited by other Federal law, in a manner which does not compromise his or her efficiency or integrity as a VISTA, or compromise the neutrality, efficiency, or integrity of CNCS or the VISTA program.
(b) A VISTA may participate in political activities set forth in paragraph (a) of this section as long as such participation:
(1) Does not interfere with the performance of, or availability to perform, his or her assigned VISTA project duties;
(2) Does not interfere with his or her provision of service in the VISTA program;
(3) Is not conducted in a manner involving the use of VISTA assistance, resources or funds;
(4) Would not result in the identification of the VISTA as being a participant in or otherwise associated with the VISTA program;
(5) Is not conducted during scheduled VISTA service hours; and
(6) Does not interfere with the full-time commitment to remain available for VISTA service without regard to regular working hours, at all times during periods of service, except for authorized periods of leave.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 45. Public Welfare § 45.2556.715 What political activities may a VISTA participate in? - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-45-public-welfare/cfr-sect-45-2556-715/
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