Proceedings at the Annual Meeting of the National Civil Service Reform LeagueThe League, 1911 |
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... competitive examination for promotion in the Boston fire department . An examination has been held . There was a large number of candidates and the results are , as yet , unknown . The Boston firemen have one day off in five and took ...
... competitive examination for promotion in the Boston fire department . An examination has been held . There was a large number of candidates and the results are , as yet , unknown . The Boston firemen have one day off in five and took ...
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... competitive lists and its work nearly doubled during the past summer . The Legislature created 40 new positions as income tax assessors . The commission recently held a state wide examination for these positions and examined over 200 ...
... competitive lists and its work nearly doubled during the past summer . The Legislature created 40 new positions as income tax assessors . The commission recently held a state wide examination for these positions and examined over 200 ...
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... competitive basis instead of on the non- competitive basis as has been recently suggested by the civil service commission in its annual report . The recent report of the New Jersey Board of Assess- ors urges that in order to obtain a ...
... competitive basis instead of on the non- competitive basis as has been recently suggested by the civil service commission in its annual report . The recent report of the New Jersey Board of Assess- ors urges that in order to obtain a ...
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... competitive physical tests of candi- dates for police and fire service have been carried on for twenty - eight years ... competition 56.
... competitive physical tests of candi- dates for police and fire service have been carried on for twenty - eight years ... competition 56.
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... competitive examination , or be subjected to a regular investigation at the hands of the Civil Service Commission as to their supposed qualifications . The fourth - class postmasters ' extension , made at the end of President ...
... competitive examination , or be subjected to a regular investigation at the hands of the Civil Service Commission as to their supposed qualifications . The fourth - class postmasters ' extension , made at the end of President ...
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Page 110 - Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party, generally. This spirit, unfortunately, is inseparable from our nature, having its root in the strongest passions of the human mind.
Page 147 - The unclassified service shall comprise all elective offices; all offices filled by election or appointment by the Legislature on joint ballot; all persons appointed by name in any statute; all legislative officers and employees...
Page 83 - Resolved, that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to the family of the deceased and that the same be published in GOOD GOVERNMENT.
Page 137 - President, with his recommendations for promotions or for transfers, the names of those secretaries in the diplomatic service, and of those consular officers or departmental officers or employees, who, by reason of efficient service, an accurate record of which shall be kept, have demonstrated special efficiency, and also the names of persons found on examination to have fitness for appointment to the lower grades of the service.
Page 55 - 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 Eepresentatives, 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 110 - From their natural tendency it is certain there will always be enough of that spirit for every salutary purpose, and there being constant danger of excess the effort ought to be by force of public opinion to mitigate and assuage it. A fire not to be quenched, it demands a uniform vigilance to prevent its bursting into a flame, lest instead of warming, it should consume.
Page 172 - No officer or employe in the classified Civil Service of any city who shall have been appointed under said rules and after said examination, shall be removed or discharged except for cause, upon written charges and after an opportunity to be heard in his own defense.
Page 177 - At special meetings no business shall be transacted except such as shall be specified in the call thereof. Fifteen members of the Association shall constitute a quorum at any meeting thereof.
Page 43 - It was moved and seconded that the Secretary be directed to cast one ballot for the election of the gentlemen named.
Page 60 - I am convinced after a careful examination of the facts that the offices of deputy collector and deputy marshal were never intended to be included under the ordinary provisions of the civil service law.