No persons shall be appointed to any classified civil service position because of political, partisan service rendered by their family or because of political sentiment or affiliation; nor shall any person in a classified civil service position be dismissed, suspended, or reduced in grade or pay because of any political opinion.
The appointment and continuance of employment of all persons in the classified civil service shall depend solely upon their ability and willingness to perform their duties and shall not be a reward for political activity or contribution to campaign funds.
No employee in the classified civil service shall be forced to pay or collect any assessments made by political organizations, contributions to political campaign funds, or be active in politics.
No employee in the classified civil service shall be active in politics while on duty or work for the election of candidates while on duty.
Reference:
Code of Ordinances, Sec. 21-51. – Political activity.