The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-20
TEXT OF THE MEASURE pRovxp-
ING RULES FOR THE RAILROAD
COMMISSIONERS.
SAME ONE PASSED BEFORE,
BUT FAILED to- RECEIVE GOV.
CLoUGH's APPROVAL FOR GER
TAIN REASONS.
WAS TOO LIMITED IN ITS SCOPE
Examination necessary Under the
Provisions to Show a Candidates.
Fitness for the Office.

OF the numerous measures already
introduced during the present session
of the legislature, the civil service bill
placing the state grain department un-
der a system of competitive examina-
ton, training and classification, is at
tracing considerable attention in view
Of it's bearing upon the interests of the
producers and grain trade Of Mime
sofa and the whole Northwest.
1t was introduced on the same day
in both branches of the legislature by
Senator Thorpe, of Willmar, in the up-
per house, and by Mr.. Littleton. OF
Dodge county, in the lower house. The
measure is identical with the one which
passed both branches without opposi-
ton two years ago, but failed to re-
ceive the approval of Gov Clough, for
the reason then stated that a general
measure taking within it's scope other
state departments would be more de-
sirable. Following is the text of the
bill:
the service Of grain inspection and weigh
ing and registration in the state of Mime
sofa.
Be it enacted by the legislature of the state
of Minnesota:
Section /. Within ninety 900 days after the
passage Of this act and thereafter from time
to time as they may deem necessary, 1t shall
be the duty of the RAILROAD and warehouse
commission to arrange in suitable classes all
persons under their control, employed in the
service of grain inspection, weighing and
registration and other branches of said service
which are now or may be hereafter created
by law or otherwise. So
Sec. 2 For the purpose Of regulating and
improving said service the said commission
shall, on or before the first day of July of
each year prepare suitable rules and regu-
latlons, not contrary to any existing laws
OF the state. to govern admissionn ito the
service or promotion therein or removals
therefrom, which rules and regulations or
any subsequent changes notifications
thereof shall receive the sanction and ap-
prevail OF the governor before they shall be-
come of force and effect
Sec. j. Said rules and regulations among
other things, shall provide and declare. as
nearly as the conditions OF good administra-
ton will warrant, as follows:
Ffrst-That no applicant for admission into
the department or for promotion therein shall
De appointed until such applicant shall have
passed a satisfactory examination as to his
fitness or eligibility for such promotion or DO
s1tion under such tests and rules as the
SAID commission may prescribe which exam
lnatlon snail be practical in its character and
SO far as may be shall relate to those matters
which will fairly test the capacity and fitness
OF the persons examined to discharge the
duties of the position to which thew seek ia
be appointed or promoted.
Second-That there shall be a period of pro-
patton before any absolute appointment or
promotion is determined
In1rd-That no Sectarian political or mar
usan test shall be allowed exercised in the
examination, appointment promotion of
any applicant.
Fourth-That no person in said service has
any right to use his official authority or in
fuenee to coerce the political action Of any
person or body. s@Ea- tsro + BsErsz
Sec. 4. The commission may call upon the
chief inspector of grain or any other officer
vice to aid them in preparing suitable rules
and regulations governing the examination
OF applicants as to their fitness and eligibility
for appointment in the service or promotion
therein. Said commission shall have control
Of such examinations and shall supervise and
preserve the records of the same and shall
keep minutes of all its proceedings in connec-
ton Herewith Said commission shall include
in their annual report to the governor of the
state report of its proceedings herein; also
of the rules and regulations in force. the
practical results thereof, and any suggestions
they may approve for the more effectual ac-
complishment of the purposes Of this act.
Sec. B. No removal Of any permanent officer
or employe shall be made for any political
purposes whatsoever, but may be made for
neglect Of duty, incompetency, for violation
Of any of the provisions of this act, or the
rules and regulations of the commission or
whenever, in the judgment of the commits
sion, the interests of the service demand it.
In case of such removal for cause, the entry
for and other proper information in connection
Herewith shall be made in the records Of the
commission. yf.7E
Sec. 6. This act shall take effect and be in
force on and after the date of its passage.
]. NJ. Greaves, st. Paul, Mimi, or H. R. Der