The Town reserves the right to modify, revoke, suspend, terminate
or change any of these rules and regulations at any time without notice.
These rules are provided for by Section 1002 of the Town of
Simsbury Charter, as amended from time to time. If any section or
portion of these rules is in conflict with federal or state law or
the Town Charter, such finding shall not affect the remainder of these
rules.
For bargaining unit employees, the terms and conditions of their
employment are governed by their respective collective bargaining
agreement and these rules and regulations to the extent they are consistent
with their collective bargaining agreement.
Employees are free to exercise their rights as citizens, to
vote as they wish, and express their political opinions as permitted
by state and federal law. However, no employee shall:
A. Engage in political activity while on duty.
B. Be required as a duty of office or condition of employment to contribute
funds to or otherwise assist political or partisan purpose.
C. Solicit or act as a custodian of funds for political or partisan
purpose during work hours.
D. Coerce or compel contributions of funds or other assistance for political
or partisan purposes by any other Town employee.
E. Use any funds, supplies, materials or equipment of the Town for political
or partisan purposes.
F. Use official authority or influence to affect the results of a nomination
or election for office through public endorsement or otherwise.