The Civil-service Reform MovementPress of G. H. Ellis, 1882 - 76 páginas |
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... for as the most essential thing in life , to be obtained at the sacrifice of the heart , the judgment , and the conscience . " is undemocratic because it discourages " the active par- ticipation 8 THE CIVIL - SERVICE REFORM MOVEMENT .
... for as the most essential thing in life , to be obtained at the sacrifice of the heart , the judgment , and the conscience . " is undemocratic because it discourages " the active par- ticipation 8 THE CIVIL - SERVICE REFORM MOVEMENT .
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... things which an intelligent public sentiment would de- mand . Some of the facts , as given in Mr. Eaton's pamphlet 1 " Testimony in relation to alleged frauds in the New York Custom - House " ( 1872 ) , v . 3 , p . 406 . already cited ...
... things which an intelligent public sentiment would de- mand . Some of the facts , as given in Mr. Eaton's pamphlet 1 " Testimony in relation to alleged frauds in the New York Custom - House " ( 1872 ) , v . 3 , p . 406 . already cited ...
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... thing , the conducting of the government on business princi- ples . Let us see : in a successfully managed mercantile house a clerk or salesman is selected with direct reference to his possessing qualifications suited to his special ...
... thing , the conducting of the government on business princi- ples . Let us see : in a successfully managed mercantile house a clerk or salesman is selected with direct reference to his possessing qualifications suited to his special ...
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... things considered , when they are considered at all , under that system . Ä man is neither appointed in the first place , nor kept in the service after his appoint- ment , on account of his business qualifications , unless , indeed ...
... things considered , when they are considered at all , under that system . Ä man is neither appointed in the first place , nor kept in the service after his appoint- ment , on account of his business qualifications , unless , indeed ...
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... thing to make the very gods of solemnity laugh . ' It is scarcely necessary to add anything to this presenta- tion of abuses , with which the public is only too familiar , except to remember the preposterous fact that the contempt- ible ...
... thing to make the very gods of solemnity laugh . ' It is scarcely necessary to add anything to this presenta- tion of abuses , with which the public is only too familiar , except to remember the preposterous fact that the contempt- ible ...
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Página 68 - Fifth, that no person in the public service is for that reason under any obligation to contribute to any political fund, or to render any political service, and that he will not be removed or otherwise prejudiced for refusing to do so.
Página 70 - ... falsely mark, grade, estimate, or report upon the examination or proper standing...
Página 70 - ... 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...
Página 70 - That any said commissioner, examiner, copyist, or messenger, or any person in the public service who shall willfully and corruptly, by himself or in co-operation with one or more other persons, defeat, deceive, or obstruct any person in respect of his or her right of examination...
Página 11 - The president is authorized to prescribe such regulations for the admission of persons into the civil service of the United States as may best promote the efficiency thereof...
Página 68 - Sixth, that no person in said service has any right to use his official authority or influence to coerce the political action of any person or body.
Página 69 - Columbia where examinations are directed by the President or by said board to be held, to allow the reasonable use of the public buildings for holding such examinations, and in all proper ways to facilitate the same.
Página 71 - Statutes, nor to take from the President any authority not inconsistent with this act conferred by the seventeen hundred and fifty-third section of said statutes; nor shall any officer not in the executive branch of the government, or any person merely employed as a laborer or workman...
Página 68 - That it shall be the duty of said commissioners : "FIRST. To aid the President, as he may request, in preparing suitable rules for carrying this act into effect, and when said rules shall have been promulgated it shall be the duty of all officers of the United States in the departments and offices to which any such rules may relate to aid, in all proper ways, in carrying said rules, and any modifications thereof, into effect.
Página 68 - ... from among those who have been examined, of the place of residence of such persons, of the rejection of any such persons after probation, of transfers, resignations, and removals, and of the date thereof, and a record of the same shall be kept by said commission.