Proceedings at the annual meeting of the national civil service reform, Issues 25-291905 |
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... experienced predecessor , because it has worked harmoniously . At the recent election a new mayor of Buffalo has been chosen for four years — Mr . Adam , a merchant of wide experience and large means , and a man who for several years ...
... experienced predecessor , because it has worked harmoniously . At the recent election a new mayor of Buffalo has been chosen for four years — Mr . Adam , a merchant of wide experience and large means , and a man who for several years ...
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Though no definite statistics can be obtained from our Massachusetts census , yet the experience of those inter- ested in the subject would justify us , surely , in saying that general enlightenment on the meaning of civil service re ...
Though no definite statistics can be obtained from our Massachusetts census , yet the experience of those inter- ested in the subject would justify us , surely , in saying that general enlightenment on the meaning of civil service re ...
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... Experience has repeatedly pointed to these Federal officials as being most active and influ- ential in their opposition to the merit system . In fact , their's is the only organized opposition existing within the State . It is a ...
... Experience has repeatedly pointed to these Federal officials as being most active and influ- ential in their opposition to the merit system . In fact , their's is the only organized opposition existing within the State . It is a ...
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... experience in Denver , where it had been found that the small latitude of choice of one out of the three highest on a list , was enough to secure the appoint- ment of persons almost wholly of the political faith of the administration ...
... experience in Denver , where it had been found that the small latitude of choice of one out of the three highest on a list , was enough to secure the appoint- ment of persons almost wholly of the political faith of the administration ...
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... experience in addition to essays on the best ways of conducting the bureau , as well as applying tests to determine ... experienced engineer , who had no political backing whatsoever . This is of the utmost im- portance to our reform ...
... experience in addition to essays on the best ways of conducting the bureau , as well as applying tests to determine ... experienced engineer , who had no political backing whatsoever . This is of the utmost im- portance to our reform ...
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Page 134 - Such examinations shall be practical in their character, and so far as may be shall relate to those matters which will fairly test the relative capacity and fitness of the persons examined to discharge the duties of the service into which they seek to be appointed.
Page 80 - The scope and method of the examinations shall be determined by the Board of Examiners, but among the subjects shall be included at least one modern language other than English; the natural, industrial and commercial resources and the commerce of the United States, especially with reference to the possibilities of increasing and extending the trade of the United States with foreign countries; political economy; elements of international, commercial and maritime law.
Page 124 - No person In the executive civil service shall use his official authority or Influence for the purpose of interfering with an election or affecting the result thereof. 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 175 - 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 161 - Treasury of the United States. "SEC. 12. That no person shall, in any room or building occupied in the discharge of official duties by any officer or employee of the United States...
Page 46 - 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 135 - Board, and to preserve records of its proceedings and correspondence; to collect books, pamphlets, periodicals, and other documents containing valuable information relating to horticulture, and to preserve the same; to collect statistics and other information showing the actual condition...
Page 43 - Paul, and of the accuracy manifested in their printed reports of this meeting, presented the following resolution which was unanimously adopted. Resolved, That the thanks of the Association are especially due to the Tribune of Minneapolis and the Pioneer Press of St.
Page 166 - Hail, hail, the gang's all here! What the hell do we care, What the hell do we care now.
Page 40 - It was moved and seconded that the Secretary be directed to cast one ballot for the election of the gentlemen named.