Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 8, 1960
Whenever the Civil Service Commission (1) is unable to certify a sufficient number of names to permit the appointing officer to consider three eligibles for appointment to a fourth-class postmaster position in accordance with the regular procedure, or (2) finds that a particular rate of compensation for fourth-class postmaster positions is too low to warrant regular competitive examinations for such positions, it may authorize appointment to any such position or positions in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed by the Commission.
Said by
Eisenhower
Republican · Kansas

Editor's note · Context

Executive Order 10869—Amendment of Civil Service Rule II, as Prescribed by Executive Order No. 10577 of November 22, 1954

Share & report

More from Eisenhower

May 18, 1960

We are both members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, an alliance that seeks only security and peace.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 7, 1960

It is fitting that we should pause each year to observe Bataan Day and to remind ourselves that liberty and justice are, indeed, worth whatever price we may be called upon to pay.

presidency.ucsb.edu
May 10, 1960

No, I think that you have to set that aside in a special category.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 2, 1959

We believe that it should also serve the common good, abroad as well as at home.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation