§ 66-a. Prohibited activity by legislative employees. No legislative employee shall, except within the scope of legislative employment, directly or indirectly, promote or oppose the passage of bills or resolutions by either house. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a legislative employee who serves as an elected chief executive officer or member of a governing body of a municipal corporation or district corporation shall be authorized to participate while carrying out the official duties of such office in the discussion, drafting, preparation, voting and dispatch of a resolution, message or proclamation addressed to either house. A violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor.