Proceedings at the Annual Meeting of the National Civil Service Reform LeagueThe League, 1911 |
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Page 30
... greatest importance has been that of reaching the public schools . During nine years , continued efforts have been made to reach and interest in civil service the young men and women , future citizens of Maryland , now pupils in 30.
... greatest importance has been that of reaching the public schools . During nine years , continued efforts have been made to reach and interest in civil service the young men and women , future citizens of Maryland , now pupils in 30.
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... continued its widespread educational campaign and at the same time has given increased attention to legisla- tive work . The Auxiliary numbers 1025 members , representing 50 cities and towns in Massachusetts , and has branches in Boston ...
... continued its widespread educational campaign and at the same time has given increased attention to legisla- tive work . The Auxiliary numbers 1025 members , representing 50 cities and towns in Massachusetts , and has branches in Boston ...
Page 132
... continued . The action of the League , therefore , in calling the matter to the attention of the Insular Bureau of the War Department , has re- sulted in reinstating the civil service law ( such as it is ) in full force and effect , and ...
... continued . The action of the League , therefore , in calling the matter to the attention of the Insular Bureau of the War Department , has re- sulted in reinstating the civil service law ( such as it is ) in full force and effect , and ...
Page 11
... before the new state law went into effect , and was thus " blanketed " into the service . It was found that he had continued his conspicuous political activities despite the prohibitions of the state commission's rule , also that.
... before the new state law went into effect , and was thus " blanketed " into the service . It was found that he had continued his conspicuous political activities despite the prohibitions of the state commission's rule , also that.
Page 28
... continued its work of education . This report is a repetition of those of former years , but the associations know that to persist year after year is the way to accom- plish results , and as the number of citizens who have been taught ...
... continued its work of education . This report is a repetition of those of former years , but the associations know that to persist year after year is the way to accom- plish results , and as the number of citizens who have been taught ...
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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.