(A) The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed so as to prevent any municipal officer or employee from becoming a candidate for and actively campaigning for any elective office in this state. All such persons shall retain the right to vote as they may choose and to express opinions on any political subject and candidate.
(B) Nothing contained in this chapter or in the City Charter shall be deemed to prohibit any public employee from expressing his or her opinions on any candidate or issue or from participating in any political campaign during his or her off-duty time so long as such activities are not in conflict with the provisions of Fla. Stat. Ch. 104.
(C) Municipal officers or employees shall not use their official positions to support or oppose candidates for municipal elective offices.
(Ord. 2001-08, passed 2-1-01)