§ 909. POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS TESTS.
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Except as otherwise provided by the general laws of this State heretofore or hereafter enacted, no appointment to any position under the City government shall be made or be 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.