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This executive order, signed by President Herbert Hoover on 1931-08-28, establishes federal administrative policy concerning "Authorizing the Appointment of Mrs. Caroline J. Skilton." 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. Caroline J. Skilton.
Exec. Order No. 5697, Herbert Hoover (Aug 28, 1931). Available at https://executiveordersarchive.org/orders/app-executive-order-5697-authorizing-the-appointment-mrs-caroline-j-skilton.
Official Document Text
Source: The American Presidency Project (UCSB Archive)
Mrs. Caroline J. Skilton may be appointed to a clerical position in the Treasury Department without compliance with the requirements of the civil-service rules. Mrs. Skilton is the widow of George W. Skilton, who was employed in the Government service for more than fifteen years, nearly nine years of which were served in the Treasury. He was retired on account of total disability on April 5, 1927, and died July 10, 1929, leaving his widow and two young sons without means of support. This order is recommended by the Secretary of the Treasury. HERBERT HOOVER The White House, August 28, 1931.
