Each paper is carefully marked by at least two persons. The various subjects are given different weights, which are combined with the marks to form the general average, all the figures being reviewed with the utmost care in order that perfect accuracy may be secured. All applicants are in every case at liberty to examine their papers and to see for themselves that no injustice has been done.

After the examination papers are marked, the general average is combined with the physical and medical grade (in cases where the applicant is given a physical and medical figure), the two are brought together and the result obtained is the final average of the applicant. The names of the persons attaining the per cent necessary to pass the examination are arranged in a list in the order of their rank. This is known as the list of eligibles, which is posted on the bulletin board in the office of the Commission, and is copied in books provided for that purpose, known as the Registers of Eligibles. There is a separate register for each kind of employment. In case of a vacancy in any department the Commission is notified and its Secretary at once certifies to the head of that department the name of the person standing highest (in case of promotion the highest three) on the Register of Eligibles, without regard to sex, unless sex is specified.

In addition to a special examination for mechanical engineers in the Public Works Department, a set of examinations for promotion has been held throughout the Fire Department. All promotions in the classified service, wherever practicable, are from grade to grade, and competition in such examinations is limited to employes in the next lower grade of the department in which the position exists, unless the Commission deems it for the interest of the service to admit to competition employes in lower grades and divisions in other departments. When it is found impracticable to fill a higher position by promotion, it then becomes necessary to hold a special examination, which is open to all city employes and to the public. The character and method of the examination is very similar to that of the examinations for original entrance. The papers are prepared and marked in exactly the same fashion, the idea being that as the employe rises in the service the severity of the examination increases.

In cases of promotion the examination possesses an additional feature which is not embodied in the examination for original entrance, namely, the efficiency paper. In departments where the records have been kept to show the applicant's complete history, the head of the department submits to the Chief Examiner answers to printed

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questions, and from these the efficiency record of the applicant is determined. The latter is also given a seniority credit for each year of consecutive service. In certifying to fill a vacancy by promotion, the three names standing highest on the Register of Eligi、 bles are sent to the appointing officer and from the three names so sent one must be selected for the promotion.

Tables showing the number of examinations held and other statistics regarding the same, have been prepared and are printed else where.

All of which is respectfully submitted,

EDWARD J. PHELPS,

Chief Examiner、

APPENDIX D.

ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMISSION.

JOHN M. CLARK, Président,

ROBERT A. WALLER,

CHRISTOPH HOTZ,

Commissioners.

EDWARD J. PHELPS, Secretary and Chief Examiner.

W. K. ACKERMAN, President.
ROLLIN A. KEYES, Secretary.

DR. EMIL G. HIRSCH, Library Board.

JOHN A. MOODY, Deputy Com. of Public Works.
A. F. CAMPBELL, Sec'y. of Police Department.
CHARLES S. PETRIE, Sec'y of Fire Department.
HENRY T. CARR, Sec'y of Health Department.

JOSEPH R. HAWLEY, M. D., Medical Examiner.

General Board

of Examiners.

AUGUSTUS H. BROWN, M.D., New York, Temporary Medical Examiner

GEORGE M. BERSICK, Assistant to Chief Examiner,

PATRICK F. GUERIN, Clerk,

ALFRED J. SWEENEY, Messenger,

FLORENCE V. WATSON, Stenographer,

Office Force.

W. R. SMITH, Temporary Examiner, Fire Department Promotions.

APPENDIX E.

CIVIL SERVICE ACT.

AN ACT TO REGULATE THE CIVIL SERVICE OF CITIES, APPROVED MARCH 20, 1895.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly: Commissioners Appointed-Oath. The mayor of each city in this State, which shall adopt this act as hereinafter provided, shall, not less than forty nor more than ninety days after the taking effect of this act in such city, appoint three persons, who shall constitute and be known as the Civil Service Commissioners of such city, one for three years, one for two years, and one for one year from the time of appointment and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified; and in every year thereafter the mayor shall, in like manner, appoint one person as the successor of the commissioner whose term shall expire in that year to serve as such commissioner for three years and until his successor is appointed and qualified. Two commissioners shall constitute a quorum. All appointments to said commission, both original and to fill vacancies, shall be so made that not more than two members shall, at the time of appointment, be members of the same political party. Said commissioners shall hold no other lucrative office or employment under the United States, the State of Illinois, or any municipal corporation or political division thereof. Each commissioner, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take the oath prescribed by the Constitution of this State.

SECTION 2.

Removal of Commissioners Vacancy. The mayor may, in his discretion, remove any commissioner for incompetence, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. The mayor shall within ten days report in writing any such removal to the city council, with his reasons therefor. Any vacancy in the office of commissioner shall be filled by appointment by the mayor.