Unbeknownst to a municipal finance professional, her spouse made a $1,000 contribution to the election of a local official that is campaigning for mayor. This contribution:
a) Does not violate any ethical standards.
b) Violates ethical standards if the professional has no knowledge of the contribution.
c) Is permissible as long as the professional does not benefit directly from it.
d) Violates ethical standards regardless of the professional's awareness of the contribution.