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.
Source: 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012.
General Authority: SDCL 3-6D-14.
Law Implemented: SDCL 3-6D-14.