No appointment to position under the city government shall be made or withheld by reason of any religious or political opinions or affiliations or political services, and no appointment to or selection for, or removal from, any office or employment, and no transfer, promotion, reduction, reward or punishment shall be in any manner affected by such opinions, affiliations or service.
Cross References: Removal, suspension or demotion for religious or political purposes prohibited, ch. XXII, § 3.