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No City employee who has custody of or access to any personnel files or other information which may be considered confidential by Minnesota law shall use or release such information without proper authority. 23.7 Political Activities Political activities which are not in violation of state and federal laws are generally permitted. The following political activities that are prohibited for City employees: 1. City employees may not use any official authority or influence for the purpose of affecting the result of an election nor may funds be solicited or contributions received from other employees for political purposes. 2. No campaign materials, pamphlets of buttons may be displayed on City vehicles, City property or by an individual on the work site. 23.8 Advisory Opinions '. Where City employee has a doubt as to the applicability of any provision of this ordinance to a particular situation, or as to the definition of terms used herein, that person may apply to the City Attorney for any advisory opinion. In any matter where a City employee has sought an advisory opinion from the City Attorney and City employee is subsequently prosecuted for a violation of this ordinance for an action which conformed to the City Attorney's opinion, the case shall be referred to the Anoka County Attorney's office. 23.9 Penalties Any City employee who is convicted in a court of law of willfully violating provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable according to the Minnesota and be subject to disciplinary proceedings before the City Council which may result in that employee'sJerrnination of employment. 24 APPEARANCE AND ATTIRE POLICY The attire and the appearance of City employees have a direct reflection on the professionalism in the delivery of City services. City employees are required to meet the general public on a daily basis as part of their regular work assignment 35