SECTION 808. PROHIBITED ACTS OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
   No officer or employee of the city shall be or become a surety on any bond given to the city, or to any person for the benefit of the city; nor shall any officer or employee of the city give or promise to give any person any portion of such officer's or employee's compensation, or any money, or thing of value, or any position, in consideration of having been or being nominated, appointed, voted for, or elected to any office or employment under the city. No officer or employee of the city shall, while in office, accept any donations or gratuity in money or anything of value, either directly or indirectly from any subordinate employee, or from any candidate or applicant for any position under such officer or employee, or from any person seeking special favors or considerations. Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall forfeit his office and employment with the city.