01 ncac 35B .0106          Campaign Solicitation organization

(a)  Each State department or university shall have a Campaign Solicitation Organization within their agency. The Campaign Solicitation Organization shall ensure that solicitation activities are organized and conducted in accordance with Rule .0302 of this Subchapter and shall:

(1)           assist in planning solicitation activities for their department or university;

(2)           act as liaison between state employees and the Statewide Campaign Organization by soliciting employees in their assigned area;

(3)           report all pledges and contributions to their campaign coordinators or department leaders; and

(4)           distribute and collect pledge forms.

(b)  The Campaign Solicitation Organization shall ensure that all donations are made on a voluntary basis, allow free choice, and prevent an impression of required giving. The Campaign Solicitation Organization may solicit contributions at employee meetings, events, through written or email communication, and individual contact. Solicitation Activities may be conducted during working hours.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143-340(26);

Eff. April 1, 2020.