(1) Town employees may participate in political or partisan activities of their choosing; provided, that town resources and property are not utilized, and the activity does not adversely affect the responsibilities of the employees in their positions. Employees may not campaign on town time or in a town uniform or while representing the town in any way. Employees may not allow others to use town facilities or funds for political activities.

(2) Any town employee who meets with or may be observed by the public or otherwise represents the town to the public while performing his/her regular duties may not wear or display any button, badge or sticker relevant to any candidate or ballot issue during working hours. Employees shall not solicit, on town property or town time, for a contribution for a partisan political cause.

(3) Except as noted in this policy, town employees are otherwise free to fully exercise their constitutional First Amendment rights. (Ord. 518 § 2, 2009)