Proceedings at the Annual Meeting of the National Civil Service Reform LeagueThe League, 1911 |
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... party connections . Of course , such functions are highly embarrassing to a citizen group , but until the Legislature places civil ser- vice commissionerships in the competitive class and cuts them loose from political parties ...
... party connections . Of course , such functions are highly embarrassing to a citizen group , but until the Legislature places civil ser- vice commissionerships in the competitive class and cuts them loose from political parties ...
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... party leaders for the distribution of official patronage in his particular ward . Appoint- ments were made only after the endorsement of the ward leaders . And so effective was this power of patronage that not one " leader " failed to ...
... party leaders for the distribution of official patronage in his particular ward . Appoint- ments were made only after the endorsement of the ward leaders . And so effective was this power of patronage that not one " leader " failed to ...
Page 71
... party bosses and their henchmen , set up party primaries as a hopeful sub- stitute for conventions ; and as fast as they learn by trial that party primaries can be managed by the bosses and machines almost as easily as conventions and ...
... party bosses and their henchmen , set up party primaries as a hopeful sub- stitute for conventions ; and as fast as they learn by trial that party primaries can be managed by the bosses and machines almost as easily as conventions and ...
Page 72
... party uses on the salaries he has pro- cured for them . Officials who owe their places to a boss or a ring will always pay their debts in work for the party of the patron and for the patron himself and in contributions for campaign ...
... party uses on the salaries he has pro- cured for them . Officials who owe their places to a boss or a ring will always pay their debts in work for the party of the patron and for the patron himself and in contributions for campaign ...
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... party . These higher offices cannot be classified under the civil service act of 1883 " unless by direction of the Senate . " The patronage power of senators and representatives is fully recognized by each successive administration ...
... party . These higher offices cannot be classified under the civil service act of 1883 " unless by direction of the Senate . " The patronage power of senators and representatives is fully recognized by each successive administration ...
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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.