Peralta Community College
Board Policy 3.07
Policy 3.07 Policy Concerning Political Activity during Working Hours
and Political Activities on District Premises
This policy is not in any way intended to abrogate the civil rights of Peralta's Trustees or employees,
as authorized in Board Policy 3.08. It is to be implemented in conjunction with California and
federal law and regulations related to the political activity of school and public agency officers and
employees.
(a) Employees of the Peralta Community College District may not engage in political activity while
they are on duty as employees of the District.
(b) College- or District-authorized political activity may take place on District property or other
facilities being utilized by the District, provided that an equal time, place, and manner forum is
provided for dissenting persons and opinions. While non-authorized political activities on District
property are protected under the First Amendment, they are also subject to the time, place and
manner rules, which are designed to provide free access by students to, and prevent disruption of,
the orderly educational process.
(c) Distribution or posting of campaign materials on District property or other facilities being
utilized by the District is permitted by any person other than an on-duty Peralta employee provided
that the time, place, and manner of the distribution or posting complies with College and District
policies and procedures and with applicable local laws and regulations.
Source of Law:
Ed. Code Sections 7050 et seq.
Govt Code Section 8314.
Approved by Board of Trustees: August 21, 1990
Revised: