The Merit System and the Higher Offices

1917 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 461-472
Author(s):  
John A. McIlhenny
Keyword(s):  
National Policy ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Public Employment ◽  
Administrative Positions ◽  
Administrative Control ◽  
The People ◽  
Great Body ◽  
The Government ◽  
Merit System ◽  
Increasing Functions

There is no question of national policy so firmly established as the merit system, and on it must finally rest our political and administrative fabric. The system is fundamental, as it underlies all other political reforms. Its processes, therefore, should be adequate and be made to ensure results which will keep pace with the ever increasing functions of government. These processes are especially important in supplying the needs of appointment to the higher technical and administrative positions. The extension of the merit system to higher positions is a logical development of its application to lower positions. The same reasons which require tests of fitness in the latter apply even more strongly to such of the higher positions as have nothing to do with the policies of the administration. Such an extension would have the additional and great advantage that the more important the office affected the more effective must the extension necessarily be in divorcing the office from politics. Character and capacity are being secured in the great body of public employment, and it only remains to take the higher officials whose duties are purely administrative, federal, state and municipal, out of politics, to establish finally in the minds of the people the fundamental truth that positions under a democratic government belong to the people and not to the political party temporarily in power. The higher subordinates in the government employ have administrative control of the work on which our economic structure and our industrial success largely depend; and it must follow that their selection should be made upon proved merit, if that degree of administrative success is to be obtained which the people of this country have a right to expect. It is through the highest officials down to the humblest employees that the government serves the people.

scholarly journals Bridging the policy-implementation gap in federal health systems: lessons from the Nigerian experience

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Mckenzie ◽  
Emmanuel Sokpo ◽  
Alastair Ager
Keyword(s):  
Complex Adaptive Systems ◽  
Adaptive Systems ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Global Alliance ◽  
Programme Design ◽  
Complex Adaptive ◽  
State And Local ◽  
The Government

The Partnership for Reviving Routine Immunization in Northern Nigeria - Maternal, Newborn and Child Health initiative supports efforts by the government of Nigeria to bridge primary health care (PHC) policies and services at three levels of government: federal, state and local. The paper suggests that understandings informed by complexity theory and complex adaptive systems have been helpful in shaping policy and programme design across these levels. To illustrate this, three initiatives are explored: <em>Bringing PHC under one roof</em>, enhancing access to funding provided by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization, and strengthening the midwives service scheme. These initiatives have demonstrated how concepts and experience developed at subnational level can influence national policy and practice, and how work at subnational levels can add value to nationally conceived and nationally driven plans for PHC.

scholarly journals MERIT SYSTEM POLICY IN IMPLEMENTING POSITION MOVEMENTS IN THE SIMEULUE DISTRICT GOVERNMENT OF ACEH PROVINCE

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-112
Author(s):  
Khalida Ulfa ◽  
Fajar Rahmanto ◽  
Suswanta Suswanta
Keyword(s):  
Good Governance ◽  
Research Information ◽  
The People ◽  
Aceh Province ◽  
District Government ◽  
The Government ◽  
Merit System ◽  
Government Institution

Merit System is the placement of someone with a high leadership position based on their competency. The government as the holder of power always makes new regulations or policies and also changes existing policies, to improve the quality of life of the people and the government institution itself. This article aims to analyze the merit system policy in the implementation of the government in Indonesia in implementing the principles of good governance and to see how the role of Baperjakat in making the mutation decision letter has caused problems between ASN and the Regent of Simeulue. The research method uses descriptive qualitative through literature review and research information. Sources of data obtained through journals, news, and documents. Data analysis techniques using Nvivo plus 12 analysis in the form of the crosstab. The results showed that the procedure for the policy of the position of the State Civil Apparatus (ASN) issued by the Regent of Simeulue was not based on established rules. In the process of mutation, the basic foundation of its implementation is still to use the seniority system and the spoil system where this system is not well used in the mutation process. In this mutation, the application is not by the principles of good governance.

Community Strategies for Energy Efficiency Successful Examples from Austria

2010 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
Inge Strassl
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Point System ◽  
Energy Point ◽  
Living Space ◽  
The People ◽  
The Government

The responsible politician for environment in Vorarlberg spoke at the Energy Gala in November 2002 in Bregenz and said: “It is necessary not only to discuss central regulations but to invest more in decentralised actions”. The communities are central players in this field because they can act in various ways: as authority, owner of buildings and as motivator for the people. Two examples of strategies in Austria are introduced: e5 - program for energy efficient communities (congruent to the European Energy Award) This program supports communities with high ambitions on energy and sustainability. The program helps to give structure, tools and a quality insurance system, so that even smaller communities can act in a professional and efficient way. Additionally it is a labelling and awarding system, which is quite important because a lot of work in the communities happens voluntarily and it is important to give approval to these actors. Energy point system in housing subsidies In the federal state of Salzburg the energy point system is a subsidy system for energy-saving measures and the use of renewable energy in housing. Quality points are given, depending on the energetic and ecological quality of a building. Every point increases the subvention that is granted by the government of the federal state Salzburg. Additional points exist, for example, for the use of biomass, solar energy and controlled living space ventilation. Using this simple system, the quality of sponsored housing was increased significantly and the use of renewable energies was successfully introduced into social housing. Today more than 80% of the residential buildings in Salzburg are heated by biomass and more than 60% of the buildings are using solar energy for hot water and heating.

Public Private Partnership for Infrastructure Development

2014 ◽  
pp. 121-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Upinder Sawhney
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
The People ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Indian State ◽  
State And Local ◽  
The Government

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are an absolute necessity in India as all levels of the government in the country (i.e., federal, state, and local) are facing budgetary deficits. PPPs in various spheres of economic activity can bridge the gap between the capacity of the state to grow and the factors which are pulling it behind. In a successful PPP model, all the stakeholders (i.e., the government, the people, and the private partners) pose a disciplinary mechanism to each other. The present chapter seeks to study the policy for PPPs in the Indian state of Punjab as also the institutional framework for the same. It also seeks to examine the feasibility of using PPP model for the much-needed development of the agriculture sector in the state. The fiscal situation of the state and its indebtedness along with the populist policies of the government do not leave any room for either the maintenance or the creation of any new infrastructure in the state. Both rural and urban infrastructure in Punjab can be strengthened through the PPP route. The chapter focuses on the problems of Punjab economy and the role of PPPs in fixing the same.

Economies of Size in Highway Maintenance and Administration: A Preliminary Analysis for the Counties of New York State

1974 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
William G. Lesher ◽  
Harry P. Mapp
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Local Community ◽  
New York State ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Proper Role ◽  
The People ◽  
Economies Of Size ◽  
State And Local ◽  
The Government

“Give the government back to the people,” a popular phrase in recent months, exemplifies the concern over the proper role of the federal, state and local units of government in providing and financing public services. Constituents are frustrated by bureaucratic programs, frequently insensitive to local needs, that are initiated at higher levels of government. They are equally frustrated by the inability of units of local government to initiate and finance programs designed to satisfy the needs of the local community.

scholarly journals Review of the Skill Development Initiatives and its Effect on the Indian Economy

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 42-45
Author(s):  
S. Srivathsani ◽  
S. Vasantha
Keyword(s):  
Skill Development ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Indian Economy ◽  
The People ◽  
Actual Output ◽  
Unit Of Work ◽  
Development Initiatives ◽  
The Government

Skill can be related to the work performed by the people. If a unit of work is performed by an unskilled person, the actual output would not match the expected output. Thus, skills and competencies play an important role in a person’s life. The projection of the skills and competencies helps him to achieve the employability status. The person has to sustain his employability by the process of continuous enhancement of his skills by way of various trainings and workshops. So, skills are essential for the development of a person and the country’s economy. This paper deals with the study of the current skill gap scenario prevailing in India and various schemes and programmes propelled by the Government of India to bridge the gap. The paper also discusses the National Policy on Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 2015.

scholarly journals The Implementation of Penta Helix Counterinsurgency (COIN) Strategic Model in Reconstructing Special Autonomy for Papua

Society ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 234-248
Author(s):  
MHD Halkis
Keyword(s):  
Government Regulation ◽  
Local Community ◽  
National Policy ◽  
The United States ◽  
International Community ◽  
Special Treatment ◽  
Military Force ◽  
Strategic Model ◽  
The People ◽  
The Government

The issues of Papua (Both Papua and West Papua Provinces) have been reached by international communities even though the government regulation; Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 21, Year 2001, concerning Special Autonomy for Papua Province becoming a central issue as a problem solving to make a special treat for people in Papua internally. Whereas, the regulation is expected to make people in Papua develop political, economic, and cultural also resolving the insurgency problems among them. The arrangements of social and political, economy and budget are as a special treatment, only develop economy and infrastructure but it does not solve the conflicts until today. In this case, the Counterinsurgency (COIN) strategic model needs to be implemented following the appropriateness of national policy and the condition in Papua. This research used a content analysis method to reveal the causes of an un-optimal policy in solving the insurgency. Based on the four elements of COIN, only two elements exist; community and state elements. While the international community element and private sectors do not appear on the special autonomy legislation for Papua. As a reason, the COIN model appropriates with the condition of the people that include some elements; government, local community, the non-state, international community, and private sectors. Comparing to the United States of America (USA) model where the community is not included in the COIN element since the community as an object. On the other hand, it is different from China where military and political parties as important elements since the government decisions are supported by military force to solve the insurgency problem. This research found that civil and military cooperation in the model of COIN Papua after special autonomy is reflected by the existence of Local Government Leaders Communication Forum of Papua to face all situations that happened in Papua, both in security and emergency. Active coordination among governors, local legislators, Adat communities (customary), police, and army for COIN strategy needs special coordination to global communities openly that affect opinions on the people and private sector interests in Papua.

The Real Questions Under the Japanese Treaty and the San Francisco School Board Resolution

1907 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 273-286 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
San Francisco ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Human Mind ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
International Affairs ◽  
The People ◽  
Great Body ◽  
International Rights ◽  
American Society ◽  
Peace And War

In opening this meeting of the American Society of International Law, which I hope will be the first of many meetings in unbroken succession to continue long after we personally have ceased to take part in affairs, let me welcome you to the beginning of your labors for a more thorough understanding of this important and fascinating subject. It is impossible that the human mind should be addressed to questions better worth its noblest efforts, offering a greater opportunity for usefulness in the exercise of its powers, or more full of historical and contemporary interest, than in the field of international rights and duties. The change in the theory and practice of government which has marked the century since the establishment of the American Union has shifted the determination of great questions of domestic national policy from a few rulers in each country to the great body of the people, who render the ultimate decision under all modern constitutional governments. Coincident with that change the practice of diplomacy has ceased to be a mystery confined to a few learned men who strive to give effect to the wishes of personal rulers, and has become a representative function answering to the opinions and the will of the multitude of citizens, who themselves create the relations between states and determine the issues of friendship and estrangement, of peace and war. Under the new system there are many dangers from which the old system was free. The rules and customs which the experience of centuries had shown to be essential to the maintenance of peace and good understanding between nations have little weight with the new popular masters of diplomacy; the precedents and agreements of opinion which have carried so great a part of the rights and duties of nations toward each other beyond the pale of discussion are but little understood. The education of public opinion, which should lead the sovereign people in each country to understand the definite limitations upon national rights and the full scope and responsibility of national duties, has only just begun. Information, understanding, leadership of opinion in these matters, so vital to wise judgment and right action in international affairs, are much needed. This society may serve as a collegium, in the true sense of the word, in which all who choose to seek a broader knowledge of the law that governs the affairs of nations may give each to the other the incitement of earnest and faithful study and may give to the great body of our countrymen a clearer view of their international rights and responsibilities.

Some aspects of the idea of unity V. Solovyov and the present

2000 ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
O. O. Romanovsky
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
National Policy ◽  
The State ◽  
Place Of Residence ◽  
The Government ◽  
The University ◽  
Temporary Closure

In the second half of the nineteenth century, the nature of the national policy of Russia is significantly changing. After the events of 1863 in Poland (the Second Polish uprising), the government of Alexander II gradually abandoned the dominant idea of ​​anathematizing, whose essence is expressed in the domination of the principle of serving the state, the greatness of the empire. The tsar-reformer deliberately changes the policy of etatamism into the policy of state ethnocentrism. The manifestation of such a change is a ban on teaching in Polish (1869) and the temporary closure of the University of Warsaw. At the end of the 60s, the state's policy towards a five million Russian Jewry was radically revised. The process of abolition of restrictions on travel, education, place of residence initiated by Nicholas I, was provided reverse.

HUKUM DAN TEKLOGI SUATU KAJIAN TEORITIS TERHADAP PENOMENA LAYANAN TRANSFORTASI ONLINE

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Aria Dimas Harapan
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Theoretical Study ◽  
Legal Protection ◽  
Creative Economy ◽  
Legal Certainty ◽  
The People ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Times

ABSTRACTThe essence of this study describes the theoretical study of the phenomenon transfortation services online. Advances in technology have changed the habits of the people to use online transfortation In fact despite legal protection in the service based services transfortation technological sophistication has not been formed and it became warm conversation among jurists. This study uses normative juridical research. This study found that the first, the Government must accommodate transfotation online phenomenon in the form of rules that provide legal certainty; second, transfortation online as part of the demands of the times based on technology; third, transfortation online as part of the creative economy for economic growth . 

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