01.02.12 - Solicitation-Literature Distribution
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY MANUAL CHAPTER: 01 Administration Policy # 01.02.12 Previous #01.20.01 SECTION: 02 Administrative Directive Page: 1 of 2 SUBJECT:
12 Solicitation/Literature Distribution PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to set forth the City's regulations regarding solicitation or literature distribution by anyone,
whether employed by the City of Boynton Beach or the general public during working hours and on City of Boynton Beach property. POLICY The City of Boynton Beach prohibits employees or
the general public from soliciting other employees or distributing literature in connection with non work-related causes, commercial pursuits, groups, or interests. PROHIBITED SOLICITATION
Employees are prohibited from soliciting other employees or distributing literature during working hours. Solicitation includes, but is not limited to: asking employees for funds
or contributions offering goods for sale (whether for charitable or for commercial purposes) asking employees to sign a petition requesting employees to join or become a member
of a group soliciting an employee's support for a political candidate requesting employees' support or commitment with respect to causes, groups, or interest USE OF CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH FACILITIES Employees are strictly prohibited from using City of Boynton Beach owned facilities in connection with any solicitation or literature distribution activities. This restriction
applies regardless of whether employees are on, or off duty. For purposes of this restriction, City of Boynton Beach owned facilities includes, but is not limited to: 1
2 telephones, e-mail, fax machines, computers, interoffice mail, voice mail, and photocopiers. EXCEPTION This policy does not restrict employer sponsored activities such as those connected
with the annual United Way Campaign, the American Heart Association and the Palm Beach County Blood Bank, or any other employer sponsored activity designated by the City Manager. DISCIPLINE
Employees who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary action. EFFECTIVE DATE: April 21, 1999 REVISED: January 7, 2005 Kurt Bressner Kurt Bressner City Manager