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This executive order, signed by President Benjamin Harrison on 1891-04-03, establishes federal administrative policy concerning "—Amendment of Civil Service Rules." 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
▪1 is hereby amended so as to include among the places excepted from examination therein the following: In the Treasury Department, office of the Secretary: One clerk in the office of the disbursing clerk.
Exec. Order, "Executive Order—Amendment of Civil Service Rules," Benjamin Harrison (Apr 3, 1891). Available at https://executiveordersarchive.org/orders/app-executive-order-amendment-civil-service-rules-53.
Official Document Text
Source: The American Presidency Project (UCSB Archive)
Special Departmental Rule No. 1 is hereby amended so as to include among the places excepted from examination therein the following: In the Treasury Department, office of the Secretary: One clerk in the office of the disbursing clerk. BENJ. HARRISON
