(1) Any ordinance adopted by the governing body of any city or town under the provisions of this part 1 shall include the following provisions and penalty for violation thereof: No person holding an office or place in a fire, police, or street department placed by the governing body under a civil service system pursuant to the provisions of this part 1 shall seek or accept election, nomination, or appointment as an officer of a political club or organization; take an active part in a county or municipal political campaign; serve as a member of a committee of such club, organization, or circle; seek signatures to any petition provided for by any law; act as a worker at the polls; or distribute badges, pamphlets, dodgers, or handbills of any kind favoring or opposing any candidate for election or for nomination to a public office, whether county or municipal. Nothing in this part 1 shall prevent any such officer or employee from becoming or continuing to be a member of a political club or organization, attending a political meeting, or enjoying entire freedom from all interference in casting his vote.
(2) Any willful violation of this section or violation through culpable negligence is sufficient grounds to authorize the discharge of any firefighter, police officer, or street department employee.
Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1213, § 1, effective July 1. L. 97: (2) amended, p. 1027, § 58, effective August 6.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 31-30-105 as it existed prior to 1975.