petent examiners in such a manner that the identity of the candidates shall not be known to the examiners; that such examiners prepare a scheme for rating each question of the mental examination, showing what points should be included in a complete answer and the relative deductions to be made from a perfect mark for omission of each essential part of the answer; that they also adopt a numerical basis for arriving at the mark in spelling; that the mark for handwriting and general appearance be made upon a comparison of all the papers submitted. 3. That the service ratings of the candidates be revised upon a plan substantially as follows: First, allow 70% for six years service in the department and 1% additional for each additional year up to a maximum of 100. Second, allow 70% for one year's service in either of the grades which entitle the candidate to enter the examination. Add 2% for each additional year of service in any of such grades up to the end of six years' service in the grade. Add 1% for each additional year from the seventh to the eleventh inclusive, and 1% for each year beyond the eleventh. Also, add 2% for each year of service in the grade of lieutenant up to five years service in such grade and 1% for each additional year in such grade, the total not to exceed 100%. Third, that detailed statements be obtained from the commissioner of public safety or from the immediate official superiors of the various candidates, or both, showing the length of their acquaintance with the candidate and their opinion as to the following points in respect to each candidate: (a) veracity, (b) habits as to the use of liquor, (c) ability and energy, (d) coolness and judgment in emergencies, (e) deportment toward citizens, (f) character for maintaining discipline among and getting work from subordinates, (g) fidelity and promptitude in the performance of duty, (h) conspicuous acts of bravery, with a statement of the specific facts, if any, upon which the opinion is based. These statements to be rated by the Commission's examiners upon some fair and equitable basis. The whole service rating to be made by averaging the rating for the three elements above mentioned. 4. That in making up the eligible list in accordance with the foregoing plan a weight of four should be given to the service rating and a weight of six to the mental examination, including answers to questions and handwriting, spelling and general appearance of paper. (Signed) WM. MILLER COLLIER JOHN E. KRAFT State Civil Service Commission ALBANY, N. Y., April 8. 1902. 16 EXTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES, ARRANGED CHRONOLOGICALLY, SHOWING SPECIAL ACTIONS AND RULINGS OF THE COMMISSION Transfer denied, Insurance department Resolved, That the application of Superintendent Hendricks for the transfer of Adelaide Y. Heath from the position of stenographer to the first deputy superintendent to that of tabulator for the actuary's department, be and hereby is denied, for the reason that the positions are not similar within the intent of the civil service law and rules, and that it does not appear that Miss Heath has passed an open competitive examination for the position to which transfer is sought. (Adopted January 1, 1902.) Transfers denied, Department of labor In the matter of the application of John McMackin, commissioner of labor, for power to make certain transfers, President Collier reported as follows: "With reference to the request of Commissioner McMakin, under date of November 22, 1901, that the Commission take such action as will enable him to appoint to the position of assistant to the deputy commissioners in his department any person who, prior to consolidation, served as the head of either of the departments which were consolidated by chapter 9, Laws of 1901, I report that the request seems to contemplate a transfer, but in my opinion the statute does not authorize the Commission to permit transfers except in the case of individuals and when the facts of the case are brought to the attention of the Commission for its consideration. I, therefore, recommend that the Commission decline to grant to the commissioner of labor the general request contained in his letter." On motion, the report was accepted and the recommendation contained therein adopted. (January 1, 1902.) Transfer of Dr. Howard A. LaMoure A communication from William P. Spratling, M. D., superintendent, Craig Colony, dated December 26, 1901, relative to the transfer of Dr. Howard A. LaMoure from the position of physi cian, first and second grades, at the Rochester state hospital, to the position of physician, third grade, at Craig Colony, was considered. On motion, the secretary was directed to inform Superintendent Spratling that it was the opinion of the Commission that transfer of Dr. LaMoure could be made under the provisions of section 15 of the civil service law, for the reason that he had passed an open competitive examination for the position to which transfer is sought and that his name was upon the present eligible list for said position. (January 1, 1902.) Ruling with reference to Kings county service Resolved, That it is the sense of the Civil Service Commission that the various persons holding subordinate positions in the offices of the county clerk, register and sheriff of Kings county prior to January 1, 1902, who were paid wholly from the salary or official emoluments of the head of the office, no part of which was to be returned or accounted for as public funds, and whose term of employment expired on the 31st day of December, 1901, are not to be regarded as public employees within the meaning of the civil service law. (Adopted January 2, 1902.) Notarial clerk, Kings county clerk's office Resolved, That in the judgment of the Commission, the position of notarial clerk in the office of the county clerk of Kings county is, and has been, since June 16, 1900, in the competitive class of the state civil service classification. (Adopted January 17, 1902.) Block index clerks, Kings county register's office Resolved, That it is the judgment of the Commission that the block index clerks in the office of the register of Kings county, who have been paid out of appropriations made by the city of New York pursuant to chapter 365 of the Laws of 1894, and the amendments thereto, are, and have been since June 16, 1900, in the civil service of the county of Kings, and their positions are in the competitive class, they having been paid wholly out of public funds. (Adopted January 17, 1902.) Eligible lists A communication from Charles J. Flanagan, New York city, dated January 4, 1902, requesting that his name be transferred from the eligible list of assistant superintendent, State hospital, Tarrytown, to the eligible list of hospital stewards, was read. On motion, the application was denied, on the ground that the Commission had no authority to transfer a name from a special to a general list. (January 17, 1902.) Transfer of Eleanor L. McIntyre Resolved, That the transfer of Eleanor L. McIntyre from the position of special attendant (stenographer) to that of stenographer at the Rochester state hospital, be and hereby is approved, for the reason that Miss McIntyre has passed the open competitive examination for the latter position and her name is now upon the eligible list. (Adopted January 17, 1902.) Eligible list of surgeons terminated A communication from Andrew Davidson, commandant, soldiers and sailors' home, Bath, dated January 13, 1902, addressed to George W. Dunn, president board of trustees, and by the latter referred to the Commission, was read. On motion, the following resolution was adopted: Whereas, The term of eligibility of the eligible list for surgeon at the soldiers and sailors' home at Bath having been fixed at one year, or until a new list of eligibles for the same position shall have been filed, unless otherwise prescribed by the Commission, and |