A. TOPIC OUTLINE

B. TOPIC SUMMARY

C. PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT POLITICAL ACTIVITIES

• Activities In Campaigns For Office
  • General Rule
    • Who Can Use A PHD's Facilities?
    • What Does "Use Of Public Facilities" Mean?
  • Exceptions To General Rule
    • How Do The Exceptions Apply To A Campaign?
    • Does The Rule Apply To PHD Commissioner Elections?
• Activities Related To Ballot Propositions
  • General Rule
    • Who Can Use A PHD's Facilities?
    • What Does "Use Of Public Facilities" Mean?
  • Exceptions To General Rule
    • How Do The Exceptions Apply To A Ballot Initiative?
  • PHD Ballot Propositions
    • How Do The Exceptions Apply To A PHD Ballot Proposition?
      • Can A PHD Issue Informational Materials?
      • Can A PHD Hold Public Meetings On The Ballot Proposition?
      • Can A PHD Form A Political Committee?
      • How Is A PHD Affected When A Political Committee Is Formed?
      • Can A Hospital Auxiliary Participate In A Political Committee?
      • Can A Hospital Foundation Participate In A Political Committee?
  • Non-PHD Ballot Propositions
    • How Do The Exceptions Apply To A Non-PHD Ballot Proposition?
    • How Does A PHD Take Action On A Non-PHD Ballot Proposition?
• Lobbying Or Legislative Activities
  • General Rule
    • Can A PHD Lobby Legislators?
    • Can A PHD Lobby Officials Of State Agencies?
    • Can A PHD Engage In A Grassroots Lobbying Campaign?
    • Can A PHD Hire A Lobbyist?
  • Reporting Requirements
• PHD Participation In Associations
  • Associations Organized Primarily For Political Action
  • Associations With Some Political Action
• Federal v. State v. Local Political Activity
• Not-For-Profit Charitable Association Law
  • General Rule
    • Can A Nonprofit Association Support Or Oppose A Candidate?
    • Can A Nonprofit Association Support Or Oppose A Ballot Initiative?
    • Can A Nonprofit Association Engage In Lobbying Activities?
    • What Is The Difference Between PHD And Not-For-Profit Law?
  • Reporting Requirements

D. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF PERSONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PHD

• Campaign And Ballot Initiative Activities
  • General Rule
    • Do The Rules Apply Differently Depending Upon The PHD Official's Position?
    • Are There Different Rules For Federal, State, And Local Ballot Issues/Campaigns?
• Lobbying Activities
  • General Rule
    • Do The Rules Apply Differently Depending Upon The PHD Official's Position?
    • Are There Different Rules For Federal, State, And Local Ballot Issues/Campaigns?
  • Reporting Requirements