ACD 205–02: Lobbying

To describe appropriate lobbying activities

Arizona Revised Statutes § 41–1232

Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost of the University

Faculty

Academic professionals

Unless specifically authorized by the president to speak for the university, faculty members and academic professionals approaching members of the state legislature or the congress shall make every effort to clearly indicate that the position they advocate is an individual position. If one is representing a group other than ASU, Arizona Revised Statutes § 41-1232 requires the registration of the organization and its lobbyists with the secretary of state.

When a faculty member or academic professional writes a letter to a public official, he or she should write as a private citizen, using his or her own time and materials, and should not identify the views expressed specifically with the university. University letterhead must not be used when lobbying as a private citizen.

When a faculty member or academic professional is requested to offer expert testimony before any government body, the faculty member or academic professional should make it clear that the opinions expressed are his or her own opinions and not those of the university.

For related information, see:

1. ACD 204–02, “Standards of Professional Conduct for Faculty Members and Academic Professionals”
2. ACD 204–03, “Use of the University’s Name”

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3. ACD 205–01, “Political Activity—General.”