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group was divided into sub-committees
which cover:
1. Classification plan.
2. Pay Plan.
3. Entrance Requirements, T est Pro
cedures and Appointment Lists.
4 . Dismissal Procedures, Hearings
and Appeals.
5. Holidays, W orking Hours, .O ver
time, Vacation and Sick Leave.
6 . Education, Experience, Perform
ance Credits and Merit Rating.
In order to inform the committee
members on Civil Service, books were
secured from the State Library, W illam
ette University and copies o f the laws
o f other states. The books were checked
out to the members who made a study
o f Civil Service to familiarize them
selves with the functions o f the Civil
Service law. The official classification
plan should be completed by the first
o f April. The committee is working
very closely with the State Civil Ser
vice Commission.
Inasmuch as John Anning has re
signed and a chairman was felt essen
tial, a motion was made and adopted
that John Carkin be appointed tempor
ary chairman o f the Civil Service Com
mittee.
Mr. French reported that nothing
had been done by the Education Com
mittee. H e wondered if the magazine
should not be sent to all state employees
and if it
monthly.
should not be published
The membership committee report
was given by Betty Dotson. A Salem
committee has been organized with a
representative from each chapter in Sa
lem for the Women’s Membership Com
mittee. They have held several semi
social meetings and invited prospective
members. A meeting was held last week
and it is the feeling that there will be
an increase in membership when em
ployment becomes more stabilized. It
was recommended that women be
placed on the standing committees and
especially on the Wage and H our Com
mittee.
Since Mr. Morris was not present
Miss Dotson reported for him also. The
Men’s Membership Committee sponsor
ed the Membership Contest which just
ended and as a result o f the contest
373 new members were obtained. As
o f December 26, 1945 the records show
that there were 1 7 7 6 paid up members
with an additional large number more
or less delinquent.
Mr. Leo Smith, Association counsel,
addressed the meeting discussing the
way employee legislation was being
made expective and the possible effects
upon employee and state welfare. Mr.
Smith told o f various reports o f dissatis
faction with the Merit System and R e
tirement A ct and o f possible attempts
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