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... employed , and which possess no proper conveniences for them , some reluctance to employ them was shown . In consequence of this feeling , the Secretary has in two instances availed himself of the power of objection conferred by the ...
... employed , and which possess no proper conveniences for them , some reluctance to employ them was shown . In consequence of this feeling , the Secretary has in two instances availed himself of the power of objection conferred by the ...
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... employed . To examine each candidate upon merely the duties of his own division , besides adding largely to the labor of preparing questions and of making up the results of the examinations , would be to test only his knowledge of ...
... employed . To examine each candidate upon merely the duties of his own division , besides adding largely to the labor of preparing questions and of making up the results of the examinations , would be to test only his knowledge of ...
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... employed in them are simply clerks of such and such a Bureau . The Civil Service rules not recognizing any distinction between divisions , all of the clerks employed in any office or bureau constitute a single group , any vacancy in a ...
... employed in them are simply clerks of such and such a Bureau . The Civil Service rules not recognizing any distinction between divisions , all of the clerks employed in any office or bureau constitute a single group , any vacancy in a ...
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... employed . Accordingly , at the suggestion of the Board , the heads of the several Bureaus were requested by the Acting Secretary of the Treasury to meet the members of the Board , for the purpose of con- sidering a proposition from it ...
... employed . Accordingly , at the suggestion of the Board , the heads of the several Bureaus were requested by the Acting Secretary of the Treasury to meet the members of the Board , for the purpose of con- sidering a proposition from it ...
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... employed in Department , and dismissed for cause . 4. On account of age . 3. On account of intemperate habits . Formerly employed in Department , and dismissed for that reason . Standing not sufficiently high to secure appointment on ...
... employed in Department , and dismissed for cause . 4. On account of age . 3. On account of intemperate habits . Formerly employed in Department , and dismissed for that reason . Standing not sufficiently high to secure appointment on ...
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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.