Some City departments are closely involved with ballot issues. How can they draw the line when something that is normally part of their work is now on the ballot?
Employees who may discuss certain issues in the regular course of their jobs are subject to limitations when the issue officially becomes a ballot proposition. Before then, a department may continue the full range of its work involving that issue. For example, if the City is developing a levy to present to voters, a department may assign employees to develop proposals for how the money would be used. However, as soon as the issue becomes a ballot proposition, the department management and employees’ activities are limited, and they may not support or oppose the proposition in their official capacities. Departments are encouraged to develop fact sheets to assist employees in responding to customers’ questions once an issue is on the ballot. SEEC staff can assist with this process and provide tailored training to help staff prepare. • When does a measure become a ballot proposition? Since any issue may some day be on the ballot, when do the legal limits go into effect? Answer: The timing
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