(A) No employees in the classified service shall while in the employ of the city:
(1) Hold an office filled in a partisan election;
(2) Solicit or accept contributions for any political party or candidate; and
(3) Be assessed money, dues or services by any political organization.
(B) Nothing herein shall affect the right of an employee covered by this chapter to hold membership in or support a political organization, or to voluntarily contribute to a political organization or candidate, to vote, to express publicly or privately opinions on all political subjects, to maintain political neutrality and to actively participate in political meetings.
(C) However, the employee must engage in all activities as a private citizen, on his or her own time, off city premises and without approval of the city.
(1989 Code, § 4-205)