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... removal . Meanwhile , as a part of the vast scheme of patronage , an officer who is appointed solely in deference to political pressure is judged not by the manner in which he does his duty , but by the zeal with which he serves the ...
... removal . Meanwhile , as a part of the vast scheme of patronage , an officer who is appointed solely in deference to political pressure is judged not by the manner in which he does his duty , but by the zeal with which he serves the ...
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... removal in such cases , if so guarded in its exercise that it is not liable to be abused , is most desirable in every office . It is that which secures the efficiency of pri- vate business , where the chief has an unrestricted power of ...
... removal in such cases , if so guarded in its exercise that it is not liable to be abused , is most desirable in every office . It is that which secures the efficiency of pri- vate business , where the chief has an unrestricted power of ...
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... removal of any faithful and efficient officer . Conspiracy and slander against any indi- vidual would then have no especial inducement or opportunity , and capacity , character , and efficiency would secure the same tenure as in all ...
... removal of any faithful and efficient officer . Conspiracy and slander against any indi- vidual would then have no especial inducement or opportunity , and capacity , character , and efficiency would secure the same tenure as in all ...
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... removed from political coercion . The section of the act of Congress under which we are employed , by authorizing the ... removal by the recommendation of the advisory board . It might be supposed that the examiners would be more ...
... removed from political coercion . The section of the act of Congress under which we are employed , by authorizing the ... removal by the recommendation of the advisory board . It might be supposed that the examiners would be more ...
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... removal ; for as the rules seek to destroy all illegitimate motives for its exercise , the power of removal , which in our judgment is essential to the highest efficiency of the service , is left untouched . The officers who are ...
... removal ; for as the rules seek to destroy all illegitimate motives for its exercise , the power of removal , which in our judgment is essential to the highest efficiency of the service , is left untouched . The officers who are ...
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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.