Sec. 157. - Abuse of political influence.

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 in securing any office or employment in the classified service, or any promotion or increase of salary therein, as a reward for political influence or service, or for service in behalf of any candidacy.

(Amended 11-3-98.)