New Britain herald., 1928-10-31
PRESIDENTS JOB IS DEFINED HERE
Just What His Duties Are Is Fully Described

Washington, Oct. 31 R>-What is the presidents job?
 Dr. Charles Riborg Mann. direc- tor of the American Council of Ed ucation, has defined the job of be- ing chief executive of the United States along the lines evolved by business. industry and the profess stons for picking men for expert jobs.
 At the outset he shows that o. ooo appointments are made by the president, subject to senate ap- proval. These include heads of ex- ecutive departments, supreme court and federal judges. members of six federal commissions and five federal boards. postmasters and marshals.
 According to Dr. Mann's defni- tion the president must:
 "Analyze social and economic conditions in the light of his vision and report 10 congress such facts and tendencies as seen to him sig nificant both of the present state of the union and of its future devel- opment in accordance with his poll icies.
 Formulate, for consideration of congress, measures that seem to him necessary and expedient for realizing his vision of national achievement in ways that are so- cially, economically and constitu- tionally sound: present them so that he secures support for his policies and gets things done.
 "Appraise the work of the execu- tive departments as to business eff f.ciency and national service and secure from congress approval of an annual budget that distributes estimated income 50 as to secure team -play and constructive econo- my in performance of all legitimate and essential federal functions. Sign bills that arc passed by congress and that seem to. him to promote public welfare. sound re- lationships with the states and his policies of national achievement. "Veto bills that are passed by congress, but that seem to him so- cially economically or constitu- tionally unsound: submit his req sons therefor in writing to con- gress.
 Confer with members of con- gress, representatives of orga niza- lions, public officials and private citizens. weigh the evidence and act always in the interest of national achievement as he secs it.
 Formulate an international poli- cy consistent with national dcvcl- opment and stimulating to interna- llonal good-will: make treaties that are mutually beneficial to all con- Gerned and are also acceptable to at least two-thirds Of the senate. Select and appoint, by and with the consent of the senate. ambas- sadors, ministers snd consuls who will creditably represent the United States abroad and sympathetically interpret his international policy. "SlCOIuC OuiStaiy nsi hHloooSo- dors and other public ministers from foreign nations.
 Take care that the laws are faithfully and intelligently execnt- sd.
 Command the military forces, commission all officers thereof and direct military operations, as au- thorized by law, in a manner con- sistent with his international policy. Grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States when such action aecms justified. Modify administrative routine or organization in the executive de- partmeuts by C .cuti., order. as authorized by law. 50 as to increase efficiency and harmonize federal activities and his policies.
 Guide the cabinet in pcrfcctinG policies and in devising ways and means of realizing them in prac- tice.
 Hold official and public recep- tions.
 Deliver public addresses that in- tcrpret his vision and his policies to the people,"