10.15 Gifts or Payments by Applicants Forbidden.

   No applicant for civil service test or for appointment to the classified service shall, either directly or indirectly, give, render or pay or promise to give, render or pay any money, service or thing to any person for or on account of, or in connection with, his or her test, appointment or proposed appointment, nor shall he or she ask for or receive any recommendation or assistance from any person in the service of the City other than a statement regarding any previous service to the City as a subordinate under such office or employee.