According to University of Alabama Board Rule 304 opens a new website, all UAB employees and faculty are prohibited from the use, or appearance of the use, of the UAB name or resources in support of a political campaign or organization. This rule recognizes the civil and political rights and responsibilities of UAB personnel and encourages them to fulfill their responsibilities as private citizens. It prohibits, however, the use or appearance of use of UAB resources, time, or property for or on behalf of any political candidate, campaign, or organization or for any contribution or solicitation of any contribution to a political campaign or organization.
No UAB employee shall lend or appear to lend the support of UAB in connection with any contribution or solicitation of any contribution to a political campaign or organization. When an employee is involved in political activity, it is incumbent upon them to make clear that they are acting in a private and individual capacity and that their activities have neither UAB sponsorship nor support.
UAB employees may not seek or hold public office and remain employed at UAB if such activities could or would result in a conflict of interest or interfere with the employee carrying out his University responsibilities. Employees who intend to seek election to public office must first obtain written consent from the University of Alabama Chancellor through appropriate reporting channels.