§ 45-2. Findings.

It is hereby found and determined that:

A. 

Political contributions have a profound impact on government decision making.

B. 

New Jersey law does not presently ban solicitations or acceptance of contributions by public office holders and employees while on public property or by use of public facilities.

C. 

A conflict of interest may arise between the business of political fund-raising and the business of government in town hall and other government-owned premises, which may cause a distraction from the people's business.

D. 

The most appropriate method to prevent this conflict and to ensure the integrity of government decisions is the prohibition of political fund-raising on or by use of public property.

E. 

The paramount public interest in a clean and accountable government requires the prohibition of political fund-raising on public property or by use of public facilities.