Policy 101.7 : Solicitation

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POLICY#:  101.7
SUBJECT:  SOLICITATION
APPLIES TO:  ALL EMPLOYEES AND EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
ISSUED BY:  OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
EFFECTIVE DATE:  08/01/76
REVIEW/REVISION DATE:  10/01/92



1.  Solicitation.

     A.  Solicitations by individuals who are not employees of
the University of Maine will be allowed on the University
campuses in nonworking areas (for the purposes of this policy,
classrooms and laboratories shall be considered to be working
areas) during nonworking hours (nonworking times, where
applicable), with the understanding that coffee breaks are not
considered as nonworking, of employees involved; provided that
such solicitation is not disruptive.

     B.  Solicitation by employees of the University campuses
will be allowed in nonworking areas (for the purpose of this
policy, classrooms and laboratories shall be considered to be
working areas) during nonworking hours (nonworking times, where
applicable) with the understanding that coffee breaks are
considered as nonworking; provided that such solicitation is not
disruptive.

2.  Distribution of materials.

     A.  General distribution of materials on the University
campuses will be allowed in nonworking areas during both working
and nonworking hours (working and nonworking times, where
applicable); provided that the same shall not be disruptive.

     B.  Posters and notices related to union activity or
organizational efforts may be posted on bulletin boards, in
accordance with existing campus policy and collective bargaining
agreements.

3.  Meetings.

     A.  Organizations may hold meetings whether for the purposes
of organization, solicitation of membership or otherwise,
provided that such meetings are held for no illegal purpose, in
University facilities during nonworking hours (nonworking times, where
applicable),provided that the use of such facilities shall be
subject to the same terms and conditions as are applicable to the
use of the University facilities by non-University organizations;
and, provided further, that such meetings shall be held in such a
manner, and at such times as not to interfere with the regularly
scheduled working hours (working times, where applicable) or
classroom schedules of the University or its employees.

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