Articles in this category Influencing superior authority Influencing superior authority for furtherance of interest.— No Government servant shall direct or attempt to bring any political or other outside influence to bear upon any superior authority for the... Application for appointment in the gift of Government. Application for appointment in the gift of Government.- A representation from a Government servant in regard to his claim to an appointment in the gift of Government should be submitted through the He... endorsement on a written application No Government servant shall except by endorsement on a written application submitted by a candidate officially through him recommend to any selecting, appointing or promoting authority or to any indiv...