# 39 CFR § 447.51: General

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.51

## Section

- **Citation:** 39 CFR § 447.51
- **Heading:** General
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 39—Postal Service > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER F—PERSONNEL > PART 447—RULES OF CONDUCT FOR POSTAL EMPLOYEES > Subpart E—Participation in Community Affairs

## Text

An employee is permitted to participate in community affairs to the extent consistent with the proper performance of his postal duties and with applicable laws and regulations. Nothing in this section shall prevent an employee from serving as an official of a religious or fraternal organization or of a civil nonpolitical organization which is supported by dues or contributions from its own members.
[39 FR 1990, Jan. 16, 1974. Redesignated at 60 FR 47245, Sept. 11, 1995]

## Nearby sections

- [39 CFR § 447.11 § 447.11 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.11.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.12 § 447.12 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.12.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.21 § 447.21 Prohibited conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.21.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.31 § 447.31 Advisory service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.31.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.32 § 447.32 Post-employment activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.32.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.41 § 447.41 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.41.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.42 § 447.42 Additional prohibited political activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.42.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.43 § 447.43 Investigation and enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.43.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.51 § 447.51 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.51.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.52 § 447.52 Holding of State or local office by Postal Service employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.52.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.61 § 447.61 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.61.md)

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