Colorado § 31-30-105 Ordinance - violation

Colorado Statutes

§ 31-30-105 — Ordinance - violation

Colorado·Title 31 Government·Art. Fire - Police

(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

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(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.

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