1. (a) Candidates may not use any state or local agency buildings or facilities for campaign purposes as set forth in Government Code sections 8314, 82015, and 82025.
2. (b) Candidates may campaign in public areas of CalPERS owned properties in a manner that does not interfere with business activities.
3. (c) Campaign literature may be posted subject to conditions or restrictions established by employer policies or applicable collective bargaining agreements.
4. (d) Candidates may not use CalPERS logo, website, or other trademarks in campaign materials.
5. (e) Candidates may distribute campaign materials at a CalPERS sponsored candidate forum at locations designated by CalPERS.
6. (f) Campaign signs may not be posted on any CalPERS property.
7. (g) CalPERS staff, unless running as a candidate, may not be photographed for use in campaign materials.
8. (h) Candidates shall not use public resources for campaign purposes, including, but not limited to, the use of government telephones, computers, mailing addresses, web pages, land, buildings, or other resources.
9. (i) Candidates are prohibited from claiming reimbursement from an employer or CalPERS for trips to promote their candidacy.

Candidates shall adhere to the following campaign guidelines:

Note: Authority cited: Section 20121, Government Code. Reference: Section 20096, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-2-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 27).

2. Amendment of Note filed 8-24-98; operative 9-23-98 (Register 98, No. 35).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-26-2008; operative 7-26-2008 (Register 2008, No. 26).

4. Renumbering of former section 554.2 to section 554.3 and new section 554.2 filed 11-10-2016; operative 1-1-2017 (Register 2016, No. 46).