Proceedings at the Annual Meeting of the National Civil Service Reform LeagueThe League, 1907 |
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... merit system and while admission to of fice is not through any competitive examination , merit is considered in the appointment and observed in the retention of officers . A year ago I almost essayed the role of prophet and announced ...
... merit system and while admission to of fice is not through any competitive examination , merit is considered in the appointment and observed in the retention of officers . A year ago I almost essayed the role of prophet and announced ...
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... Merit System - The Spoils System , by Edward Cary ; Civil Service Reform - Attack and Defense in the Massachusetts Legislature , by Richard H. Dana ; 3 Civil Service Reform demanded by Presidents and Statesmen ; 4 The Purpose of Civil ...
... Merit System - The Spoils System , by Edward Cary ; Civil Service Reform - Attack and Defense in the Massachusetts Legislature , by Richard H. Dana ; 3 Civil Service Reform demanded by Presidents and Statesmen ; 4 The Purpose of Civil ...
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... system and of the merit system , and the conditions that existed under the respective meth- ods of appointment . The boys have shown a real inter- est in these meetings , and in three of the settlements they voted to hold competitions ...
... system and of the merit system , and the conditions that existed under the respective meth- ods of appointment . The boys have shown a real inter- est in these meetings , and in three of the settlements they voted to hold competitions ...
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... merit system . 3 We call attention to the fact that the competitive sys- tem has removed a great burden from ... merit system into the public service of American dependencies and we urge that the system be made to 61.
... merit system . 3 We call attention to the fact that the competitive sys- tem has removed a great burden from ... merit system into the public service of American dependencies and we urge that the system be made to 61.
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... merit system , it is strange that one anomaly in the administration of the civil service statutes has escaped general attention , -the fact with a few trifling exceptions the legal positions throughout the country have been and are ...
... merit system , it is strange that one anomaly in the administration of the civil service statutes has escaped general attention , -the fact with a few trifling exceptions the legal positions throughout the country have been and are ...
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Page 44 - ... where peculiar and exceptional qualifications of a scientific, professional or educational character are required, and upon satisfactory evidence that for specified reasons competition in such special case is impracticable and that the position can be best filled by the selection of some designated person of high and recognized attainments...
Page 173 - Persons honorably discharged from the military or naval service by reason of disability resulting from wounds or sickness incurred in the line of duty shall be preferred for appointments to civil offices, provided they are found to possess the business capacity necessary for the proper discharge of the duties of such offices.
Page 93 - That no recommendation of any person who shall apply for office or place under the provisions of this act which may be given by any Senator or member of the House of Representatives, except as to the character or residence of the applicant, shall be received or considered by any person concerned in making any examination or appointment under this act.
Page 139 - That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to obtain information with reference to the value and character of the securities authorized to be accepted under the provisions of this act, and he shall from time to time furnish information to national banking associations as to such securities as would be acceptable under the provisions of this act.
Page 75 - That after the expiration of six months from the passage of this act no officer or clerk shall be appointed, and no person shall be employed to enter or be promoted in either of the said classes now existing, or that may be arranged hereunder pursuant to said rules, until he has passed an examination, or is shown to be specially exempted from such examination in conformity herewith.
Page 94 - Washington, are hereby forbidden, either directly or indirectly, individually or through associations, to solicit an increase of pay or to influence or attempt to influence in their own interest any other legislation whatever, either before Congress or its committees, or in any way save through the heads of the Departments in or under which they serve, on penalty of dismissal from the Government service.
Page 38 - It was moved and seconded that the Secretary be directed to cast one ballot for the election of the gentlemen named. The motion was unanimously carried. The Secretary cast the ballot and announced the election of the officers.
Page 164 - Hail, hail, the gang's all here! What the hell do we care, What the hell do we care now.
Page 122 - Persons who by the provisions of these rules are In the competitive classified service, while retaining the right to vote as they please and to express privately their opinions on all political subjects, shall take no active part in political management or In political campaigns.
Page 112 - The influence of Federal office-holders should not be felt in the manipulation of political primary meetings and nominating conventions. The use by these officials of their positions to compass their selection as delegates to political conventions is indecent and unfair; and proper regard for the proprieties and requirements of official place will also prevent their assuming the active conduct of political campaigns.