Washington Code 72.01.310 – Political influence forbidden
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Any officer, including the secretary, or employee of the department or of the institutions under the control of the department, who, by solicitation or otherwise, exercises his or her influence, directly or indirectly, to influence other officers or employees of the state to adopt his or her political views or to favor any particular person or candidate for office, shall be removed from his or her office or position by the proper authority.
[ 2012 c 117 § 452; 1979 c 141 § 162; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.310. Prior: 1901 c 119 § 15; RRS § 10917. Formerly RCW 72.04.150.]
Terms Used In Washington Code 72.01.310
- Department: means the departments of social and health services, children, youth, and families, and corrections; and
Washington Code 72.01.010person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080 Secretary: means the secretaries of social and health services, children, youth, and families, and corrections. See Washington Code 72.01.010