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Amending Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Standards of Conduct and Ethics," by establishing standards of conduct regarding the political activities of City officers and employees, and providing penalties for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 20-600. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS.
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ยง 20-616. Political Activities.
(1) Controlling Law. Pursuant to Section 10-107(7) of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter ("Charter"), the provisions of this Section 20-616 shall control over any contrary provisions of Section 10-107(3), (4) and (5) of the Charter.
(2) Soliciting Political Contributions.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (2)(b), no City officer or employee shall directly or indirectly demand, solicit, collect or receive, or be in any manner concerned in demanding, soliciting, collecting or receiving, any assessment, subscription or contribution, whether voluntary or involuntary, intended for any political purpose whatever. Provided, however, that this prohibition shall not extend to ministerial tasks.
(b) Elected City officers and members of boards and commissions may solicit, collect or receive voluntary contributions intended for political purposes, as long as they do not:
(i) Knowingly solicit any contribution intended for any political purposes from any City officer or employee, except that elected City officers may solicit contributions from other elected officers.
(ii) Engage in any such activity while in City Hall or in any other City-owned or leased office space.
(iii) Use any City-owned resources, such as telephones, computers, or other supplies or equipment, in connection with any such activity.
(c) Notwithstanding any of the restrictions set forth in this Section, if an unsolicited communication regard...
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