Michigan Compiled Laws Act 169 Of 1976 Political Activities By Public Employees (15.401 - 15.407)

AN ACT to regulate certain political activities by certain public employees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies; and to provide penalties.

History: 1976, Act 169, Imd. Eff. June 25, 1976 ;-- Am. 1979, Act 15, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1979

Section 15.401 “public Employee” Defined.
As used in this act, “public employee” means an employee of the state classified civil service, or an employee of a political subdivision of...
Section 15.402 Employee Of State Classified Civil Service; Permissible Political Activities; Leave Of Absence.
An employee of the state classified civil service may: (a) Become a member of a political party committee formed or authorized under the election...
Section 15.403 Employee Of Political Subdivision Of State; Permissible Political Activities; Resignation; Leave Of Absence.
(1) An employee of a political subdivision of the state may: (a) Become a member of a political party committee formed or authorized under...
Section 15.404 Active Engagement In Permissible Activities; Certain Hours Prohibited.
The activities permitted by sections 2 and 3 shall not be actively engaged in by a public employee during those hours when that person...
Section 15.405 Coercion Of Payment, Loan, Or Contribution Prohibited.
A public employer, public employee or an elected or appointed official may not personally, or through an agent, coerce, attempt to coerce, or command...
Section 15.406 Complaint; Hearing; Order; Injunction; Rules.
(1) An employee of a political subdivision of this state whose rights under this act are violated or who is subjected to any of...
Section 15.407 Compliance With Federal Laws Or Regulations; Disciplinary Actions.
Public employees whose political activities are subject to restrictions imposed by laws or regulations of the United States shall comply with those restrictions notwithstanding...

Last modified: October 10, 2016