Are Los Angeles City Councilmembers Allowed To Back Their Own Candidates For Neighborhood Council?

Just wondering if L.A. City Councilmembers are allowed to get involved with Neighborhood Council elections and back their own candidates? Probably another one of the loopholes that are un-ethical, but not illegal. Doesn't do much good to have an NC system, though, if you make sure the NC board is filled with people from the non-profit organization you are funneling money into.