The Hatch Act--Federal and State Employees and Township Office

The federal Hatch Act restricts the political activity of executive branch employees of the federal government, District of Columbia government and some state and local employees who work in connection with federally funded programs. 

Political Activities (Hatch Act) Web page

U.S. Office of Special Counsel

Politics and the Classified State Employee: A Guide to Permitted and Prohibited Political Activities

Michigan Civil Service Commission Web page

Advisory Counsel Opinion

Township officials who are requested to provide verification of the applicability of the Hatch Act can seek an advisory counsel opinion from the US Office of Special Counsel.  For more information click [here].

It is also recommended that township officials notify their employer of the steps they have taken to determine their status as regards to the Hatch Act while waiting for an advisory counsel opinion.