Current through September 17, 2024
Section 6-1-003 - General Use Provisions003.01 The Office of the Capitol Commission shall be notified of all events and activities (other than regularly scheduled tours) that are to take place in the State Capitol during non-business hours, i.e. public hearings, legislative committee hearings, court sessions, and all other general or special meetings or events likely to attract visitors other than employees of agencies housed in the Capitol. No unauthorized activity shall take place in the State Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds.003.02 All requests for events in public spaces of the State Capitol shall be made in writing to the Capitol Administrator at least ten (10) working days in advance of the proposed function. Requests shall be made using a Facility Use Permit request form as prescribed by the Office of the Capitol Commission. Requests shall be specific as to the type of function, approximate number of people to be involved, area of the building to be used, responsible party involved, time, date, duration and any other specific information relative to the request.003.03 All events and activities held in interior public spaces shall be held during public building hours and shall require prior approval.003.04 The Office of the Capitol Commission will respond to each Facility Use Permit request in writing indicating approval or denial and the terms of approval or the reason(s) for denial.003.05 An approved Facility Use Permit requires the sponsoring organization and its representatives to be responsible for the actions of all parties participating in or attending the event for which approval is granted. Approval terms shall confine the event or activity to the area for which approval was granted. In addition, the sponsoring organization agrees to take no action that would in any way result in possible damage to the State Capitol or Grounds.003.06 The Office of the Capitol Commission, subject to policies recommended by the Nebraska Capitol Commission, shall be the final authority on any requested activity or event which involves use of Capitol spaces as defined in Section 002 of these Rules and Regulations.6 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 003