New Conduct on Postal Service Property Course
Determining what conduct is allowed on Postal ServiceTM property can be difficult, especially when the situation calls for a quick response. Fortunately, a new course explains the rules in simple, clear terms.
What is the new course? The General Counsel's office, with assistance from Headquarters Employee Resource Management, has converted its Conduct on Postal Property Quiz into a new Web-based course now available at USPS eLearning Blue at http://hrishq.usps.gov/lms, under "Communicating Policy/Program Information." The course is called "Conduct on Postal Property," and the Course ID number is 25201-06. Since it has been approved for mandatory training for fiscal year 05, the Law Department recommends that managers direct all employees who deal with conduct issues to take the course.
Who should take this course? All postmasters, station managers, customer relations representatives, and other employees who deal with requests from members of the public to engage in non-postal activities on real property owned or controlled by the Postal Service should take the course.
What will the course do for you? The course will lead you through a series of scenarios and situations that are similar to those you encounter during the course of your business and ask whether or not the activity described is prohibited. Plus, you will get training credit for taking the course.
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Where are the Conduct on Postal Property regulations located? The regulations are located in three places: Postal Operations Manual (POM) 124; Poster 7, Rules and Regulations Governing Conduct on Postal Property; and 39 CFR 232.1. A review of either Poster 7 or POM 124 would be useful before you take the course. You can also check out the General Counsel's Web site at http://blue.usps.gov/uspslaw/, under Conduct on Postal Property.
What activities are covered by the regulations? Some of the activities the regulations prohibit on Postal Service property and that are covered in the course are:
• Campaigning for election to any public office.
• Soliciting signatures on petitions, polls, or surveys.
• Soliciting contributions for charity.
• Distributing leaflets, picketing, demonstrating, and other similar conduct in Postal Service lobbies.
• Vending, commercial advertising, depositing literature, and setting up tables and other structures.
Will there be tools available after taking the course? Yes. First, you will be able to download and print the regulations for distribution to members of the public. Also, after you take the course, you will be able to re-enter it for up to a year and use it as a resource tool by clicking on the Find Your Issue link to find answers to questions that may come up later. The course explains Postal Service policy in clear, simple terms and provides answers to commonly asked questions. Finally, if you have a question that is not covered in the quiz, you can use the link provided to contact your field legal office to get an answer.
- General Counsel, 5-12-05 |
