§ 733.104 Prohibited political activities—employees who reside in designated localities

5 CFR 733.104(a)(a) This section does not apply to an individual who is employed in an agency or position described in § 733.105(a), unless that individual has been appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

5 CFR 733.104(b)(b) Employees who reside in a municipality or political subdivision designated by OPM under § 733.107 may not:

5 CFR 733.104(b)(1)(1) Run as the representative of a political party for local partisan political office;

5 CFR 733.104(b)(2)(2) Solicit a political contribution on behalf of an individual who is a candidate for local partisan political office and who represents a political party;

5 CFR 733.104(b)(3)(3) Knowingly solicit a political contribution from any Federal employee, except as permitted under 5 U.S.C. 7323(a)(2)(A)-(C).

5 CFR 733.104(b)(4)(4) Accept or receive a political contribution from a subordinate; or

5 CFR 733.104(b)(5)(5) Solicit, accept, or receive uncompensated volunteer services from a subordinate for any political purpose.

5 CFR 733.104(c)(c) An employee covered under this section may not participate in political activities:

5 CFR 733.104(c)(1)(1) While he or she is on duty:

5 CFR 733.104(c)(2)(2) While he or she is wearing a uniform, badge, or insignia that identifies the employing agency or instrumentality or the position of the employee;

5 CFR 733.104(c)(3)(3) While he or she is in any room or building occupied in the discharge of official duties by an individual employed or holding office in the Government of the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof; or

5 CFR 733.104(c)(4)(4) While using a Government-owned or leased vehicle or while using a privately owned vehicle in the discharge of official duties.

5 CFR 733.104(d)(d) An employee described in 5 U.S.C. 7324(b)(2) may participate in political activity otherwise prohibited by § 733.104(c) if the costs associated with that political activity are not paid for by money derived from the Treasury of the United States.

5 CFR 733.104(e)(e) Candidacy for, and service in, a partisan political office shall not result in neglect of, or interference with, the performance of the duties of the employee or create a conflict, or apparent conflict, of interest.