No officer or other member of the police or fire department, or other person, shall in any wise undertake or threaten to degrade, discharge, or promote, or in any manner change the official rank or pay of any officer or employee, or promise or threaten to do so, for giving or withholding, or neglecting to make any contribution of money or any valuable thing for any party or for any political purpose whatsoever. No employee of the police or fire department shall receive any promotion as a reward for his or her support of any candidate or political party. No employee of either department shall be reduced in rank or pay as punishment for his or her failure to support any candidate for political office.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 28A - Etowah County Municipalities.
Division 1 - Civil Service System.
Section 45-28A-42 - Applicability.
Section 45-28A-42.01 - Police and Fire Departments Under Civil Service.
Section 45-28A-42.02 - Definitions.
Section 45-28A-42.03 - Selection of Board.
Section 45-28A-42.04 - Oath of Member.
Section 45-28A-42.05 - Rules and Regulations.
Section 45-28A-42.06 - Application.
Section 45-28A-42.07 - Examinations.
Section 45-28A-42.08 - Appointment.
Section 45-28A-42.09 - Emergency Appointments.
Section 45-28A-42.10 - Violations.
Section 45-28A-42.11 - Removal.
Section 45-28A-42.12 - Appeals.
Section 45-28A-42.13 - Election of Chair.
Section 45-28A-42.14 - Recordkeeping.
Section 45-28A-42.15 - Compensation for Attendance.
Section 45-28A-42.16 - Solicitation Prohibited.
Section 45-28A-42.17 - Rewards for Contributions.
Section 45-28A-42.18 - Political Recommendations.
Section 45-28A-42.19 - Violations.
Section 45-28A-42.20 - Application to Members.
Section 45-28A-42.21 - Ineligibles.
Section 45-28A-42.22 - Bond Required.
Section 45-28A-42.23 - Rules to Be Printed.