All employees shall be selected without regard to political considerations and shall not be required to contribute to any political purpose or perform volunteer work and shall not engage in any political activity during regular working hours.
There shall be no unlawful discrimination against any person seeking employment or against any Borough employee because of any considerations of political or religious affiliations or belief or race, sex, national origin, handicap, marital status or age.
Employees shall not solicit or accept gifts or gratuities either individually or collectively as an association or other group.
Violation of these prohibitions shall be grounds for severe disciplinary action or dismissal.