No person shall:
(1) Make any false statement, certificate, mark, rating, or report with regard to any test, certification, or appointment made under any provisions of this Part or commit or attempt to commit any fraud preventing the impartial execution of this Part and the rules.
(2) Directly or indirectly, give, render, pay, offer, solicit, or accept any money, service, or other valuable consideration for or on account of any appointment, proposed appointment, promotion, or proposed promotion to, or any advantage in, a position in the classified service.
(3) Defeat, deceive, or obstruct any person in his right to examination, eligibility, certification, or appointment under this Part, or furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose of affecting the rights or prospects of any person with respect to employment in the classified service.
(4) Require any employee in the classified service to perform an act, or neglect an act, which would be a reason for dismissal or disciplinary action of the employee.