The Oregon state employee., May 01, 1945, Page 40, Image 40

38
Board of Directors Meeting
(Continued from Page 19)
Query were requested to' select the
other members of the committee and
to lose no time in undertaking their
work.
A "Vox Pop” or "Voice of the Em­
ployee” column in the magazine was
discussed and by motion of the board
instructed the editor to appoint a col­
umn editor to conduct such a column,
the column to be available to members
for the expression of ideas, views, criti­
cisms, complaints, and commendations,
if any, subject to the restrictions of
Section 3, article 9 of the constitution
and the editing of the column editor.
Forrest Cooper of Redmond was ap­
pointed "Vox Pop” editor.
Leo Smith, Legal Counsel, gave a
brief report. He stated that the merit
system bill passed, first, because the
attitude of the legislators toward state
employees was more considerate and
understanding, second, because the bill
was written to give full protection to
the veteran, and third, because the bill
embodied the "open back door” dismis­
sal procedure. Of great assistance were
the support and endorsement of the
League of Women Voters, the Civil
Service Assembly in Chicago, the Civil
Service League of New York and the
Social Security Board in San Francisco.
Other things that helped were the edi­
torial comments of C. C. Chapman,
editor of the "Oregon Voter,” the edi­
torial comments of ex-governor Charles
Sprague in the "Oregon Statesman” and
Governor Snell’s favorable mention in
his • legislative message. Mr. Smith
thanked the members, the directors, the
officers and Mr. Stewart for their as­
sistance and patience. He commended
Mr. Stewart and Mr. DeFrance for their
long hours of work in behalf of the
measure.
Mr. DeFrance stated that Mr. Smith
had worked long and hard in the inter­
est of both bills and expressed thanks
and appreciation on behalf of the en­
tire membership for his untiring ef­
forts. Mr. Stewart stated that the Merit
System Bill passed only because of the
personal confidence and high regard
which the legislators held for Mr. Smith
and commended him most highly for
his fine conduct at the legislature.
A standing vote of appreciation was
given both Leo Smith and Forrest Stew­
art for their dignified, reputable and
successful representation of the Asso­
ciation at the legislature.
There was some discussion of possi­
ble appointments to the employee
member positions on the retirement
board. It was held desirable that an As­
sociation member be appointed to the
board but it was agreed that no sugges­
tions would be offered unless requested
by the governor.
The meeting recessed for lunch at
12:30, reconvening again at ,2:00 P.M.
The appointment of the Civil Ser­
vice committee was completed and ap­
proved as follows: H. J. Anning, chair­
man, A. J. Skelton, Glen Roberts, For­
rest Cooper and J, K. Campbell. Sub­
committees were discussed and because
of the important work of the commit­
tee and the necessity of being informed
and prepared to consider merit system
(1) rules and regulations (2) classifi­
cation plan (3) pay plan (4) educa­
tion, experience and performance cre­
dits and merit rating application to
promotions and lay off (J) entrance
requirements, test procedures, and ap­
pointment lists (6) dismissal proce­
dures, hearings and appeals (7) holi­
days, working hours, overtime, vaca­
tions, sick leave and possibly other
subjects. Mr. Anning was instructed to
appoint, with the assistance of the
President, sub-committees to study and
investigate the b e s t practice and
thought in each of the above matters.
Mr. Anning’s sub-committee is as fol-
. lows: Marion Chapter, E. D. Lindberg