Current through September 30, 2024
Section 2556.730 - May VISTAs participate in elections?(a) Provided that paragraph (b) of this section is fully adhered to, and in accordance with the prohibitions set forth in § 2556.710 , a VISTA may: (1) Register and vote in any election;(2) Act as recorder, watcher, challenger, or similar officer at polling places;(3) Serve as an election judge or clerk, or in a similar position; and(4) Drive voters to polling places for a partisan political candidate, partisan political group, or political party.(5) Participate in voter registration activities.(b) A VISTA may participate in elections as long as such participation:(1) Does not interfere with the performance of, or availability to perform, their assigned VISTA project duties;(2) Does not interfere with the provision of service in the VISTA program;(3) Does not involve any use of VISTA assistance, resources or funds;(4) Would not result in the identification of the VISTA as being a participant in or otherwise associated with the VISTA program;(5) Is not conducted during scheduled VISTA service hours; and(6) Does not interfere with the full-time commitment to remain available for VISTA service without regard to regular working hours, at all times during periods of service, except for authorized periods of leave.