S.D. Admin. R. 55:10:01:10

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 55:10:01:10 - Employee participation in political matters

An employee in the civil service:

(1) May take an active part in political management or in political campaigns except during working hours;

(2) May hold a political office which does not interfere with the normal performance of the employee's job responsibilities, except as prohibited by law;

(3) May participate in nonpartisan activities not specifically identified with a national or state political party; and

(4) May participate in activities relating to constitutional amendments, referendums, approval of state laws, and similar issues; and

(5) May not use official authority or influence to coerce the political action of a person or group.

S.D. Admin. R. 55:10:01:10

39 SDR 99, effective 12/3/2012.

General Authority: SDCL 3-6D-14.

Law Implemented: SDCL 3-6D-14.