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... capacity , and possessing the proper conveni- encies , were obtained at No. 1328 F street , second floor . The rooms are six in number , two of which have been fitted up for the use of the Board and its assistants , and the other four ...
... capacity , and possessing the proper conveni- encies , were obtained at No. 1328 F street , second floor . The rooms are six in number , two of which have been fitted up for the use of the Board and its assistants , and the other four ...
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... capacity to perform the routine duties required of almost any first - class clerk in the Department . The character of the questions upon each sheet is as follows : Upon the first sheet the candidate is required to write a short per ...
... capacity to perform the routine duties required of almost any first - class clerk in the Department . The character of the questions upon each sheet is as follows : Upon the first sheet the candidate is required to write a short per ...
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... capacity . This branch of the examination has , accordingly , been very elementary , having been confined to the statement of a simple account , requiring merely a knowledge of its proper form and the ability to correctly enter the ...
... capacity . This branch of the examination has , accordingly , been very elementary , having been confined to the statement of a simple account , requiring merely a knowledge of its proper form and the ability to correctly enter the ...
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... capacity in public offices , upon the nature and scope of the examinations as presented above ; first , that the standard is too low in examinations for admission ; and , second , that the examinations for promotion are too similar in ...
... capacity in public offices , upon the nature and scope of the examinations as presented above ; first , that the standard is too low in examinations for admission ; and , second , that the examinations for promotion are too similar in ...
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... capacity for clerical service . This conclusion is in strict accordance with the theory on which Civil Service reform is based - a theory which is often overlooked by the opponents of the system of examination . The idea is prevalent ...
... capacity for clerical service . This conclusion is in strict accordance with the theory on which Civil Service reform is based - a theory which is often overlooked by the opponents of the system of examination . The idea is prevalent ...
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Page 47 - ... of the United States, and no clerk or employee of any department, branch or bureau of the executive, judicial, or military or naval service of the United States, shall, directly or indirectly, solicit; or receive, or be in any manner concerned in soliciting or receiving, any assessment, subscription, or contribution for any political purpose whatever...
Page 82 - 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 45 - Eighth, that notice shall be given in writing by the appointing power to said commission of the persons selected for appointment or employment from among those who have been examined, of the place of residence of such persons, of the rejection of any such persons after probation...
Page 8 - ... representations concerning the same or concerning the person examined, or who shall willfully and corruptly furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose of either improving or injuring the prospects or chances of any person so examined or to be examined being appointed, employed, or promoted...
Page 5 - Sixth, that no person in said sendee has any right to use his official authority or influence to coerce the political action of any person or body.
Page 79 - That after the expiration of six months from the passage of this act no officer or clerk shall be appointed, and no person shall be employed to enter or be promoted in either of the said classes now existing, or that may be arranged berenuder pursuant to said rules, until he has passed an examination, or is shown to be specially exempted from such examination in conformity herewith.
Page 60 - Congress, showing its own action, the rules and regulations and the exceptions thereto in force, the practical effects thereof, and any suggestions it may approve for the more effectual accomplishment of the purposes of this act.
Page 4 - ... the efficiency thereof, and ascertain the fitness of each candidate in respect to age, health, character, knowledge, and ability for the branch of service into which he seeks to enter ; and for this purpose he may employ suitable persons to conduct such inquiries, and may prescribe their duties, and establish regulations for the conduct of persons who may receive appointments in the civil service.