(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.