Policy Name: Policy on Expenditure of University Funds for Political Purposes |
Date Approved: Expenditure of Public Funds Policy was approved by the Board of Regents on June
25, 1994 |
Policy Category: Finance and Administration |
Date Effective: |
Policy Number: 4.1.030 |
Date Last Revised: |
Approval Authority: Board of Governors |
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The purpose of the policy on expenditure of university funds for political purposes is to set forth the conditions under which employees may not contribute or cause to be expended university funds for the purpose of advocating, supporting or opposing a ballot measure or candidate for public office.
No contribution or expenditure of university funds shall be made directly by any officer, employee or agent of the University of Central Missouri to advocate, support or oppose any ballot measure or candidate for public office. This policy shall not be construed to prohibit any officer, employee or agent of the university from making public appearances or from issuing press releases concerning any such ballot measure or candidate for public office.