Political Activity of Board Members
- Elected Office. Board members shall not run for any
public elective office.
- Political Party Office. Board members who represent
the League before the public or hold voter service portfolios shall not serve
in any position in a political party.
- Campaign Contributions. Board members may attend
fundraising events and make campaign contributions.
- Political Campaigns. Board members may not chair or
administer fundraising or campaigns for political parties or political candidates,
partisan or nonpartisan.
- Petitions. Board members may sign petitions.
- Spouses and Relatives. The political activity of a
spouse or relative of a board member should be considered separate and distinct
from the action of the Board member.
- Additional Clarification. Board members shall present
questions about specific situations to the LWVMD Board where the foregoing
policies do not resolve the question.