(b) An appointing authority shall not take or threaten to take any action against an employee in the career service or an employee in the senior executive service with career status based on the employee's permissible political activities or affiliations. This subchapter shall also apply to State service employees in the unclassified service who do not serve in policy-making or confidential positions

(b) The appeal must be in writing and specify the basis for appeal.

(c) The Commissioner shall review the appeal and request any additional information, or conduct any necessary investigation.

(d) The Board shall decide the appeal on a review of the written record or such other proceeding as it deems appropriate.

(e) Where improper reprisal or political coercion is established, the Board shall provide appropriate protections and remedies to the employee.