Sacramento Public Library Authority

Sacramento Public Library Authority Sacramento Public Library Policies and Procedures Title: Signature-Gathering and Petitions Administrative Policy Department: Facilities Author: Don Tucker, Director of Facilities Issue Date: August 22, 2013 Board Approval: Yes Revision Date: XX/XX/XXXX Board Approval Date: August 22, 2013 I. PURPOSE It is the policy of the Sacramento Public Library to offer designated exterior space to allow lawful gatherings, signature gathering or demonstrations. These outdoor spaces are not considered meeting rooms and are not subject to the Library s meeting room policies. II. POLICY/GUIDELINES The Library is mandated by federal and state law to permit individuals to use outdoor spaces on Library property to gather signatures, display hand-held signs, pass out flyers, and engage in other expressive activities protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, so long as the passage of library users to and from the facility is not impeded. These users shall be referred to collectively as petitioners. Based on the physical configuration of the branch entrance and the need to maintain unimpeded patron access and egress, written guidelines for each branch shall set forth diagram the exterior spaces that must be kept clear. The Library will not provide tables or chairs. Individuals will be permitted to use exterior Library space for lawful expressive activity, without regard to the content of their communication. Individuals may not gather signatures, display hand-held signs, or pass out flyers in the interior areas of the library. III. IV. DEFINITIONS Not applicable. RELATED PROCEDURES Meeting Room Procedures on SPL@ here Signature Gathering and Petitions Policy Page 1

Sacramento Public Library Authority V. RELATED POLICIES Meeting Room Policies on SPL@ here VI. RELATED FORMS Guidelines, procedures and a sample diagram for branch library exterior spaces, from the Library s Public Use of Library Facilities procedures: 4.4 Petition and Signature Gathering The Library is mandated by federal and state law to permit individuals to use outdoor spaces on Library property to gather signatures, display hand-held signs, pass out flyers, and engage in other expressive activities protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, so long as the passage of library users to and from the facility is not impeded. These users shall be referred to collectively as petitioners. Based on the physical configuration of each branch entrance and the need to maintain unimpeded patron access and safe egress, diagrams for each branch shall set forth the exterior areas which must be kept clear. The Library will not provide tables, chairs or any other material support for petitioners. Individuals will be permitted to use exterior Library space for lawful expressive activity, without regard to the content of their communication. NOTE: Individuals may not gather signatures, display hand- held signs, or pass out flyers in the interior areas of the library. Signature Gathering and Petitions Policy Page 2

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