45 C.F.R. § 2556.730

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 2556.730 - May VISTAs participate in elections?
(a) Provided that paragraph (b) of this section is fully adhered to, and in accordance with the prohibitions set forth in § 2556.710 , a VISTA may:
(1) Register and vote in any election;
(2) Act as recorder, watcher, challenger, or similar officer at polling places;
(3) Serve as an election judge or clerk, or in a similar position; and
(4) Drive voters to polling places for a partisan political candidate, partisan political group, or political party.
(5) Participate in voter registration activities.
(b) A VISTA may participate in elections as long as such participation:
(1) Does not interfere with the performance of, or availability to perform, their assigned VISTA project duties;
(2) Does not interfere with the provision of service in the VISTA program;
(3) Does not involve any 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.

45 C.F.R. §2556.730

88 FR 31179, 6/15/2023