Again we have had rain. Lot’s of rain.
In fact the rain guage at the USGS station nearest to Methuen showed about 3.5 inches of rain in the past 4 days.
The Spicket River rose.
I have found, by watching the guages, for the last few years that a simple seat-of-the-pants rule can be derived.
For each inch of [...]
The question was , What are Merit Principles?
The United States Office of Personnel Management defines them as;
SECTION 2301, TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE
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§ 2301. Merit system principles
(b) Federal personnel management should be implemented consistent with the following merit system principles:
(1) Recruitment should be from qualified individuals from appropriate sources in an endeavor to [...]
The Civil Service commission held hearings in Methuen about this issue.
Last night at the City Council meeting it was noted that a decision has been rendered by the Commission.
That decision can be read in it’s entirety here.
The bottom line is the Old list-2006- will be reinstated. The City can select 15 candidates from that list.
COMMISSION [...]