Legal Documents of New Market

Municipal employees shall enjoy the same rights of other citizens of Tennessee to be a candidate for any state or local political office, (except for membership on the municipal governing body), the right to participate in political activities by supporting or opposing political parties, political candidates, and petitions to governmental entities. Provided, however, no employee may campaign on municipal time or in municipal uniform nor use municipal equipment or supplies in any campaign or election. Municipal employees shall not be qualified to run for elected office in the board of mayor and aldermen. The restriction against running for office in the board of mayor and aldermen shall not apply to elective officials.