DOC 309.365(5)(c)1. 1. An inmate union; or

DOC 309.365(5)(c)2. 2. A group that he or she has reasonable grounds to believe is a security threat group, as defined in s. DOC 303.02 (30).

DOC 309.365(5)(d) (d) The superintendent shall approve or disapprove a request submitted under sub. (4) within 14 calendar days after receipt of the request.

DOC 309.365(5)(e) (e) If the superintendent approves an activity group, he or she shall specify in writing:

DOC 309.365(5)(e)1. 1. The types of activities the group may undertake;

DOC 309.365(5)(e)2. 2. The times at which the group may hold its meetings and activities;

DOC 309.365(5)(e)3. 3. The places where the group may hold its meetings and activities;

DOC 309.365(5)(e)4. 4. The maximum number of members of the group;

DOC 309.365(5)(e)5. 5. Whether persons from outside the institution may participate in the group’s meetings or activities, and the maximum number of those persons permitted;

DOC 309.365(5)(e)6. 6. The name of the staff member assigned as advisor to the group;

DOC 309.365(5)(e)7. 7. Whether a staff member’s presence is required at group meetings and activities;

DOC 309.365(5)(e)8. 8. Whether the group is required to provide the superintendent with an agenda prior to meetings, minutes of its meetings, and a list of inmates and other persons who attend its meetings; and

DOC 309.365(5)(e)9. 9. Whether the group is required to provide the superintendent with an up-to-date list of group members.

DOC 309.365(6) (6) Institutional policies. Each superintendent shall establish written policies which cover:

DOC 309.365(6)(a) (a) Money-making activities by groups;

DOC 309.365(6)(b) (b) Group membership dues;

DOC 309.365(6)(c) (c) Group activities off-grounds;

DOC 309.365(6)(d) (d) The responsibilities of staff advisors to groups; and

DOC 309.365(6)(e) (e) Fiscal responsibility requirements of groups.

DOC 309.365(7) (7) Withdrawal of approval.

DOC 309.365(7)(a) (a) A superintendent may withdraw approval of an activity group if he or she has reasonable grounds to believe that:

DOC 309.365(7)(a)1. 1. The group has created a disturbance as defined in s. DOC 306.22;

DOC 309.365(7)(a)2. 2. The group poses a threat to the order and security of the institution;

DOC 309.365(7)(a)3. 3. The group has developed a purpose or practice outside the scope of its original charter, constitution or by-laws;

DOC 309.365(7)(a)4. 4. The group’s purposes and activities no longer provide benefits to inmates which, on balance, warrant the staff time and institution resources which must be allocated to the group; or

DOC 309.365(7)(a)5. 5. The group has violated a statute, administrative rule or institutional policy or procedure.

DOC 309.365(7)(b) (b) The superintendent shall notify the activity group in writing of the withdrawal of approval and of the reasons for the withdrawal.

DOC 309.365 History History: Emerg. cr. eff. 12-5-86; cr. Register, June, 1987, No. 378, eff. 7-1-87; CR 11-022: am. (5) (c) 2. Register September 2014 No. 705, eff. 1-1-15.

DOC 309.39 DOC 309.39 Inmate telephone calls.