Proceedings of the conference for good city government and the annual meeting of the national municipal league1898 |
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... action of an overwhelming majority of the Legislature , and in case of the disapproval of any of the cities affected ... action . As a further guarantee to such freedom of action , the amendment provides that all cities having a ...
... action of an overwhelming majority of the Legislature , and in case of the disapproval of any of the cities affected ... action . As a further guarantee to such freedom of action , the amendment provides that all cities having a ...
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... action which is the necessary ac- companiment of growth and expansion , and to place within its power the determination of local policy whenever such policy is not inconsistent with the general welfare of the State . ON MUNICIPAL ...
... action which is the necessary ac- companiment of growth and expansion , and to place within its power the determination of local policy whenever such policy is not inconsistent with the general welfare of the State . ON MUNICIPAL ...
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... action . The reasons supporting such a system are considerably weakened when the main dangers from hasty action are guarded against in the Constitution . This has been done in prescribing the conditions in the granting of franchises ...
... action . The reasons supporting such a system are considerably weakened when the main dangers from hasty action are guarded against in the Constitution . This has been done in prescribing the conditions in the granting of franchises ...
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... action rather than to provide a series of " checks and balances . " At the present time what we have most to fear in our municipalities is irresponsible action . The local legislature should be the standing committee of the body of citi ...
... action rather than to provide a series of " checks and balances . " At the present time what we have most to fear in our municipalities is irresponsible action . The local legislature should be the standing committee of the body of citi ...
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... action to every city in providing the details of its own organization and in the determination of its local policy . The committee recommends , finally , that the League refer the recommendations of the committee , together with the ...
... action to every city in providing the details of its own organization and in the determination of its local policy . The committee recommends , finally , that the League refer the recommendations of the committee , together with the ...
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Page 41 - ... by a citizen resident therein, who is assessed for and is liable to pay, or within one year before the commencement of the action, has paid a tax therein.
Page 45 - Every person found guilty of such bribery, or an attempt to commit the same, as aforesaid, shall, upon conviction thereof, be liable to be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than three thousand dollars, or to be imprisoned not less than ten days nor more than two years, or to both said fine and said imprisonment in the discretion of the court. The phrase
Page 33 - The credit of the State shall not, in any manner, be given or loaned to, or in aid of, any individual, association or corporation.
Page 44 - ... in the way of conferring upon any person; or in order to secure or aid any person in securing any office or public employment, or any nomination, confirmation, promotion or increase of salary, upon the consideration or condition that the vote or political influence or action of the last-named person, or any other, shall be given or used in behalf of any candidate, officer or party, or upon any other corrupt condition or consideration, shall be deemed guilty of bribery or an attempt at bribery.
Page 38 - Such examinations shall be practical in their character, and shall relate to those matters which will fairly test the relative capacity of the persons examined to discharge the duties of the positions to which they seek to be appointed, and shall include tests of physical qualifications and health, and when appropriate, of manual skill.
Page 45 - Sixth, that no person in said service has any right to use his official authority or influence to coerce the political action of any person or body.
Page 220 - Councillor will walk along the municipal pavement, lit by municipal gas and cleansed by municipal brooms with municipal water, and seeing by the municipal clock in the municipal market that he is too early to meet his children coming from the municipal school...
Page 43 - ... representations concerning the same or concerning the person examined, or who shall willfully and corruptly furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose of either improving or injuring the prospects or chances of any person so examined or to be examined being appointed, employed, or promoted...
Page 32 - Every such grant shall specify the mode of determining any valuation therein provided for, and shall make adequate provision by way of forfeiture of the grant, or otherwise, to secure efficiency of public service at reasonable rates, and the maintenance of the property in good order throughout the term of the grant.
Page 122 - Vice is a monster of such frightful mien, That to be hated, needs but to be seen; But seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.