14
Wright, Dorothy Oberg, and Mary Jo
Summers.
C H A P T E R N O . 14— Marshfield
The attendance at our last meeting
was lower than normal. All members
are urged to attend as regularly as pos
sible. We will arrange for outside
speakers a n d entertainment when
possible.
All State Employees, whether mem
bers or not, are cordially invited.
Oregon State Government and the
Merit System
(Continued from page 6)
stable. There is some evidence that ef
ficiency varies markedly from depart
ment to department. Internal disci
pline is much stronger in some agen
cies than in others. Favoritism in per
sonnel practices has seriously affected
the morale of the employees of some
departments.
On the other hand, it must be said
that some departments of the Oregon
state government have formal person
nel systems. The State Highway Com
mission and the Department of State
Police may be cited as examples. Some
attempts are made to guarantee the em
ployment of only those having defin
ite preparation for and proficiency in
the job, to promote on the basis of
achievement, and to protect from overt
Htuztiite alumt
SPECIAL CHECKING ACCOUNT
*
N O MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGE !
★ N O M IN IM U M BALANCE REQUIRED !
Ask for Details
LADD & BUSH-SALEM BRANCH
U N IT E D STATES N A T IO N A L BANK
Salem, Oregon
MEMBER F O IC