No person who holds any public office, or who has been nominated for, or who seeks a nomination or appointment to, any public office, shall use or promise to use, either directly or indirectly, any official authority or influence in order to secure or aid any person for securing for himself or herself or for another any office or employment in the classified service, or any promotion or increase of salary therein, as a reward for political influence or service.
(Amended by electors 11-7-00)