Proceedings at the annual meeting of the national civil service reform, Issues 25-291905 |
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... held , new members gained , pamphlets introduced into the schools . Last winter the study classes for the members were a special feature in several branches . In Brookline alone there were seven such classes . As a result of a very ...
... held , new members gained , pamphlets introduced into the schools . Last winter the study classes for the members were a special feature in several branches . In Brookline alone there were seven such classes . As a result of a very ...
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... held in the State of Wis- consin which has been a leader in education and in many other important public services . I hope that other meet- ings will be held in other States of the interior and of the west . From my point of view it is ...
... held in the State of Wis- consin which has been a leader in education and in many other important public services . I hope that other meet- ings will be held in other States of the interior and of the west . From my point of view it is ...
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... held an inquiry which disclosed that seven employees had each contributed an average assessment of three per cent . of his annual salary . Some of these assessments were paid by check and others in cash , mysteriously placed on an ...
... held an inquiry which disclosed that seven employees had each contributed an average assessment of three per cent . of his annual salary . Some of these assessments were paid by check and others in cash , mysteriously placed on an ...
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... held ; and to enforce upon all depart- ments of the city government faithful observance of the requirement of the constitution , the law , and the rules making merit and finess the sole qualification for appoint- ments and promotions to ...
... held ; and to enforce upon all depart- ments of the city government faithful observance of the requirement of the constitution , the law , and the rules making merit and finess the sole qualification for appoint- ments and promotions to ...
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... held and have been very successful , from the point of view both of the size of the audience and the interest shown through the discussion that followed the talk . It is hoped that the meetings still to come will be as satisfac- tory to ...
... held and have been very successful , from the point of view both of the size of the audience and the interest shown through the discussion that followed the talk . It is hoped that the meetings still to come will be as satisfac- tory to ...
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administration adopted amendment annual meeting Ansley Wilcox application believe bill Bonaparte Buffalo C. S. R. Association candidates Carl Schurz cause Chairman Charles charter civil service act Civil Service Commission civil service law Civil Service Reform civil service rules classified service clerks clubs Commis commissioners competitive examination Congress consular Council duties election eligible lists employees enforcement executive exempt favor Federal service Governor heads of departments Henry W Herbert Welsh higher municipal interest investigation labor large number legislation legislature Massachusetts matter Mayor ment merit system National Civil Service officeholders organization party passed persons Philadelphia pointment police political activity political assessments positions postmasters practical present President principles promotion provisions public service R. H. Dana reason result Richard Henry Dana salary schools Secretary secure Senate Service Reform Association Service Reform League session sion spoils system submitted superannuation tion vote William Wisconsin York
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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.