Title: AARP’s Policy on Political or Partisan Activity
Headings: AARP’s Policy on Political or Partisan Activity
AARP’s Policy on Political or Partisan Activity
By Grier Mendel , September 14, 2016 12:52 PM
Designated Volunteers and Staff
Designated staff and volunteers should not:
Designated staff and volunteers may:
Other volunteers and staff may:
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AARP’s Policy on Political or Partisan Activity
By Grier Mendel , September 14, 2016 12:52 PM
You can also find the below guidelines on the Volunteer Portal by searching "election-policy" in the Libraries tab. Preamble
We have earned a reputation for objectivity, balance and non-partisanship. AARP must maintain a non-partisan stance with respect to candidates, current government officials, political parties and public events. Policy
The AARP Board of Directors, the National Policy Council, other volunteer leaders and designated staff shall not take part in any public political or partisan activity that may be construed as AARP’s endorsement of political parties, government officials, or candidates for any federal, state, or major municipal office. Operating Guidelines
Distinguish Political Activity from Partisan Activity
Scope – this policy applies to your personal political and partisan activities, depending on your position at AARP
Designated Volunteers and Staff
Designated Volunteers and Staff
Board of Directors
National Policy Council
Regional Volunteer Directors
State Presidents
State Directors
Others as appropriate, including at times certain Executive Council members with greater visibility within the community
Designated staff and volunteers should not: Circulate petitions
Host political campaign events such as coffees or forums
Display candidate or party buttons, bumper stickers, et
Designated staff and volunteers may: Sign candidate petitions
Attend candidate events
Contribute to parties or candidates
Other volunteers and staff may: Sign candidate petitions
Attend candidate coffees, forums
Contribute to parties and candidates
Distribute candidate literature
Display campaign buttons, bumper stickers, etc. Host candidate coffees
Consultation
Volunteers and staff should consult with their volunteer/staff supervisors and AARP’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) when considering appointment to any federal, state or major municipal level office. Resignation
Designated staff and volunteers are required to resign if they: