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                                          POLITICAL ACTIVITIES (POLICY)

     1.  A college employee shall not be obliged, by reason of their employment to contribute to any political
         fund, or collections or to render such political services and may not be removed or otherwise disciplined
         or prejudiced for such refusal.  A college employee shall not use his/her official authority or influence
         to coerce the political action of a person or group.

     2.  Employees, when exercising their First Amendment freedoms, must be sure to separate themselves from
         association with the college.

     3.  Oglala Lakota College does not take positions on political issues involving the tribal government or
         United States government but it does encourage debate on issues.