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Action   12.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting - 10:00 am
Human Resources
Meeting Date:
05/19/2026
Title:
Approve amendments to Human Resources Policy 2203 Political Activity
Submitted By:
Jennifer Graeme, Human Resources
Department:
Human Resources
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature NOT Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
0
NAME
of PRESENTER:
Jennifer L. Graeme
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
Human Resources Director
Docket Number (If applicable):
Mandated Function?:
Local Mandate or Policy
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
Correct policy

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Agenda Item Text:

Approve amendments to Human Resources Policy 2203 Political Activity, to protect the county as well as employee first amendment rights. 

Background:

On August 19, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved amendments to Human Resources Policy 2203 Political Activity. Following this approval, concerns were raised regarding the possibility of it being viewed as limiting an employees first amendment rights. The amendments presented here protect the county as well as employee first amendment rights.

Department's Next Steps (if approved):

Collaborate with IT to update the website. Inform Directors, Elected Officials and employees of the approved amendments.  

Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:

Policy which may be viewed as violating first amendment rights will continue to be the official Political Activity policy. 

To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:

N/A

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