§ 23-19. Soliciting funds for political purposes; discharge of employee.

(a)

Prohibition; definition. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 23-17(i), no employee in the service of the parish, except as otherwise provided in this section, shall solicit any funds for political purposes. As used in this section, "soliciting for political purposes" shall mean asking or requesting any person, firm, business or other organization to contribute or donate funds, goods or other items reportable under state campaign laws to be used to campaign or promote the candidacy of any person seeking public office at a partisan election.

(b)

Application. Nothing in this section shall apply to the parish president or the members of the council.

(c)

Discharge of employees for violation; public hearing. The violation of any of the provisions of this section shall be cause for the discharge of any person employed in the unclassified services of the parish; provided, however, that before any such employee is discharged, the council shall hold a public hearing to determine whether or not such employee has violated the provisions hereof.

(Code 1961, § 13-7.1; Ord. No. 18330, § 1, 7-24-91; Ord. No. 24011, § 3, 5-11-11)

Cross reference— Charitable solicitations, § 22-121 et seq.

Note— Formerly § 23-4.