State law prohibits the Austin Community College District from using financial, staff, or other resources to advocate for or against any candidate or initiative. All electioneering, including petition gathering, is conducted by the local community, usually by political action committees and other community organizations that are separate and independent of the College.<\/p>\n
During an annexation election, the College\u2019s role is to provide voters with factual information related to the impact of annexations, including the costs and benefits to a community. The College\u2019s Public Affairs, Elections, and Voter Registration Office administers all College elections.<\/p>\n
Those seeking information about forming a PAC may contact the Public Affairs, Elections, and Voter Registration Office at 512-223-7071.<\/p>\n
ACC Board Policy A-3 sets the premise for the College to invite service area members to join the ACC District and prohibits spending in-district tax revenue to subsidize programs or services for out-of-district areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
State law prohibits the Austin Community College District from using financial, staff, or other resources to advocate for or against any candidate or initiative. All electioneering, including petition gathering, is conducted by the local community, … Continue reading