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: Page 15 City employees have the right to express their views and to pursue legitimate involvement in the political system outside of work time. Any employee who becomes a candidate for federal, state or municipal elective office, or assumes a federal, state, or municipal elective office, is expected to properly fulfill their normal duties during such candidacy and while holding such office and may be disciplined for failure to do so. An employee holding such office will be permitted time off from regular employment to attend meetings required by reason of the public office. Such time off may be without pay, by using appropriate paid leave, or made up with other hours, as agreed between the employee and the department director. Any employee whose principal employment in the City is in connection with an activity which is funded in whole or in part by the United States or a federal agency is also subject to the restrictions and penalties of the Federal Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. § 1501-1508). Political activity should not impair objectivity or the perception of objectivity in carrying out City work. City employees cannot use their official authority or influence through their employment with the City to compel a person to apply for membership in or become a member of a political organization, or to compel a person to pay or promise to pay a political contribution, or to compel a person to take part in political activity. While at work, City employees must be politically neutral in the performance of their job duties and cannot engage in political activity while at work, on City property, or by using City resources (such as City branded clothing or uniforms, photos, ID badges, nametags, or using the City’s email system or technology). Furthermore, employees should not use their City job title in conjunction with any political work or endorsements. Section 2.09 Falsification of Records Any employee who makes false statements or commits, or attempts to commit fraud in an effort to prevent the impartial application of these policies, will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination and potential criminal prosecution. Section 2.10 Smoking and Vaping The City of Hugo observes and supports the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act. All City buildings and vehicles, in their entirety, shall be designated as smoke free. Smoking is defined as inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other lighted or heated product containing, made, or derived from nicotine, tobacco, marijuana, or any other plant intended for inhalation. For purposes of this policy, vaping or the use of electronic delivery devices that aerosolize, vaporize, or otherwise simulate smoking is also prohibited. Smoking or vaping in any form is prohibited while on duty. ARTICLE 3 EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT & SELECTION Section 3.01 Scope