Sec. 9-3. - Employee protection.

(1)

No person holding a position in the administrative service of the City shall make any contribution to the campaign funds of any political party or of any candidate for public office or take part in the management, affairs, or political campaign of any political party, further than in the exercise of his or her rights as a citizen to express his or her opinion and to cast his or her vote.

(2)

No person shall orally, by letter or otherwise solicit any assessment, subscription or contribution for any political party or political purpose whatever from any person holding a position in the administrative service of the city.

(3)

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be ineligible for appointment to or employment in a position in the City service for a period of five (5) years, and shall if he or she be an officer or employee of the City immediately forfeit the office or position he or she holds.

(4)

The City of East Providence, in accordance with all applicable state or federal laws as either may be amended from time to time, shall not unlawfully harass or discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment.