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This executive order, signed by President Herbert Hoover on 1931-04-20, establishes federal administrative policy concerning "Authorizing the Appointment of Mrs. Cecil Alexander." It is a direct, concise executive instruction delivering focused administrative or military commands to department leadership.
Constitutional Assessment: This action represents an orderly exercise of Article II administrative discretion, managing the internal machinery and personnel of the executive branch without abridging the ancient liberties of the people.
Key Directives & Operative Actions
▪Formal executive instruction issued by the President establishing official administrative policy on Authorizing the Appointment of Mrs. Cecil Alexander.
Exec. Order No. 5604, Herbert Hoover (Apr 20, 1931). Available at https://executiveordersarchive.org/orders/app-executive-order-5604-authorizing-the-appointment-mrs-cecil-alexander.
Official Document Text
Source: The American Presidency Project (UCSB Archive)
Mrs. Cecil Alexander may be appointed to an appropriate position in the Post Office Department or the field service thereof without regard to the requirements of the civil-service rules. Mrs. Alexander, who is employed as contact clerk in the office of the postmaster at Dallas, Tex., and who has performed very efficient service as such since February 18, 1930, is now past the maximum age for admission to competitive examination. It is represented, because of her peculiar qualifications and ability to handle the public due to her extended experience in the business world in confidential and responsible positions prior to her temporary appointment in the Dallas office, that the Postal Service will suffer materially by the discontinuance of the services of Mrs. Alexander and it is not possible through regular channels to replace her with a new appointee possessing like ability, tact, and proficiency required of this position. This order is issued upon the recommendation of the Postmaster General. HERBERT HOOVER The White House, April 20, 1931.
