Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3342 - Kent State University
Chapter 3342-5 - Administrative Policies In General
Section 3342-5-03.1 - Administrative policy regarding engagement with government officials and entities
Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 3342-5-03.1
Current through all regulations passed and filed through December 16, 2024
(A) Policy statement. As a state university, it is imperative that the university embrace a coordinated and consistent approach to its official dealings with all federal, state, and local government offices, boards and agencies as provided for in rule. Under the direction of the president, the office of government and community relations shall be responsible for the administration of this rule.
(B) Implementation.
(1)
Campus visits by
officials, staff, candidates, and surrogates. The university welcomes and
encourages visits by officials, staff, candidates and surrogates, but does not
endorse individual candidates for public office. In the case of requests to
visit and impending visits by officials, staff, candidates, or surrogates,
including those initiated by a student organization, the office of government
and community relations and the department of university communications and
marketing shall be notified.
(2)
Public statements
and expert testimony on behalf of the university. Subject to the exceptions as
stated
in this policy, only the president, or designee, shall
address government officials or entities on behalf of the university. All
requests to represent the university before a governmental body shall be
submitted in writing to the office of government and community relations at
least ten business days prior to the scheduled appearance or
correspondence.
(3)
Public statements and expert testimony on behalf of the
individual or a separate organization. When a university employee chooses to
address government officials or entities as a private citizen or as a member of
an organization other than the university, such communication or testimony
should clearly indicate that it is made on behalf of the individual in their
personal capacity, or on behalf of the individual's separate organization. As a
courtesy, the employee may provide a final copy of their testimony to the
office of government and community relations.
(4)
Compelled
testimony. Testimony provided under subpoena is exempted from this
policy.
(5)
Disclosure of lobbying activities: The university is
required by law to disclose federal lobbying activities as defined by
2
U.S.C. 1602, and state lobbying activities as
defined by sections 101.72, 101.73, and 101.74 of the Revised Code.
Additionally, local governmental entities maintain the right to require
lobbying disclosures for their jurisdictions. The office of government and
community relations is responsible for gathering information related to
official university lobbying activities and submitting reports to governmental
agencies. University employees are required to document and provide to the
office of government and community relations information related to activities
and interactions with covered governmental officials in accordance with the
following schedules:
(a)
On a quarterly basis at the federal
level;
(b)
Tri-annually at the state level; and
(c)
At the discretion
of local government level.
(6)
Professional
organization lobbying. Faculty and staff should notify the office of government
relations prior to accepting an invitation to and/or attending a lobbying or
advocacy meeting arranged by a professional organization.
(7)
All other
interactions not otherwise provided for in this rule shall be discussed with
the office of the president prior to such interaction.
Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Ohio may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.