(a) Any employee may participate in city or state political activities to the same extent any citizen of Alabama may. 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 or elected county official shall use his or her official position or authority to influence the vote or political action of any person, nor shall any county funds, property, or time be used for any political activity. No employee or elected county official shall solicit political contributions or solicit work in any capacity in a campaign from any person who is a subordinate employee.
Structure Code of Alabama
Section 45-27-120 - Personnel System Authorized.
Section 45-27-120.01 - Definitions.
Section 45-27-120.02 - Establishment and Guidelines.
Section 45-27-120.03 - Applicability of Personnel System.
Section 45-27-120.04 - Prerequisites.
Section 45-27-120.05 - Administration of Personnel System.
Section 45-27-120.06 - Powers of Appointing Authorities.
Section 45-27-120.07 - Activities of Personnel Department.
Section 45-27-120.08 - Personnel Board.
Section 45-27-120.09 - Appeals From Final Personnel Actions.
Section 45-27-120.10 - Employment Requirements.