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Voting Leave

Policy Information

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Effective Date: 
September 1, 1988
Last Revised Date: 
January, 2020
Reference: 
Classified Staff Human Resources Policy Manual 208.4
University Handbook for Appointed Personnel 8.04.10
University Staff Manual 3-115
Responsible Unit: 
Human Resources

Scope

Voting leave is available to all employees, as provided per Arizona State Statute ยง 16-402.

Policy

All employees are granted a reasonable absence with pay in order to vote in a general or special election if the polls:

  • open less than three (3) hours before your regular work shift, or
  • close less than three (3) hours after the end of your regular work shift.

Employees must request voting absence prior to election day. The supervisor may specify the time of day when the employee may be absent.

Revision History*

12/01/2023: Updated responsible unit email address.

03/01/2023: Replaced Division of Human Resources with Human Resources.

* Please note that sections titled Frequently Asked Questions, Sources, Related Information, and Revision History are provided solely for the convenience of users and are not part of the official University policy.

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