VOTING RELEASE TIME

Effective: August 15, 2024

Purpose: To comply with Kansas law and encourage employee participation in elections by providing time to vote.

Scope: This policy applies to all University employees campus wide.

Responsible Office: Human Resources

Policy Statement: Employees, who are eligible to vote at an election conducted by a county election officer in this state, are encouraged to exercise their voting privileges. An employee's work schedule normally permits adequate time to exercise voting privileges either before or after normal working hours. However, the University allows up to a maximum of two (2) consecutive hours of time off with pay where an employee’s ability to cast their vote during polling hours on Election Day cannot be accomplished during off-duty hours. Employees who require paid leave pursuant to this provision should request time off in advance from their supervisor.

Definitions: All words and phrases shall be interpreted utilizing their plain meanings unless otherwise defined in another University or Board of Regents policy or by statute or regulation.

Procedures: All procedures linked and related to the policies above shall have the full force and effect of policy if said procedures have first been properly approved by the University’s administrator in charge of Human Resources Procedures.

[Human Resources procedures - coming soon]

Related Policy Information: K.S.A. 25-418;