§ 15. Political Activities Prohibited.

No person shall be appointed, promoted, or dismissed from any position, or favored or discriminated against with respect to employment because of his political opinions or affiliations. No person shall seek or attempt to use any political endorsement in connection with any appointment to a position. No employee shall directly or indirectly solicit any one employee for a subscription or contribution for any political organization. No employee shall be a candidate for nomination or election to any public office, nor shall he take any part in the management or affairs of any political party or political campaign except to exercise his right as a citizen privately to express his opinion and to cast his vote. Any employee who violates any of the foregoing provisions of this Section shall suffer such disciplinary punishment as the board may direct.