Can an organization invite a political candidate to speak at an organization event for reasons other than his or her candidacy for public office?
An organization can invite a candidate to speak in a non-candidate capacity and it will not be considered prohibited political activity as long as: a. The individual is chosen to speak solely for reasons other than candidacy for public office; b. The individual speaks only in a non-candidate capacity; c. Neither the candidate nor any representative of the organization makes any mention of the individuals candidacy or the election; d. No campaign activity occurs; e. The organization maintains a nonpartisan atmosphere on the premises or at the event where the candidate is present; and f.
