Section 45-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 1/1/2025] Political activity(a) Any employee may participate in city political activities to the same extent as authorized by state law. This activity may include endorsing a candidate and contributing to campaigns. Employees may join local political organizations and state and national political parties. Employees may also support issues of public welfare, circulate petitions, and make contributions.(b) No employee of the city shall use his or her official position or authority to influence the vote or political action of any person, nor shall any city funds, property, or time be used for any political activity. No employee of the city shall solicit political contributions or solicit work in any capacity in a campaign from any individual who is a subordinate employee.Ala. Code § 45-NEW (1975)
Added by Act 2024-337,§ 9, eff. 1/1/2025.