bers of his family or other persons, whether of legal age or not, as he may desire to have assist him. oath. 7. All persons eligible and competent who are regu--all must take larly employed or likely to be called upon to handle mail or perform other official work in a post office shall take the oath of office. 8. Contractors or subcontractors for carrying the mail, who may not mail messengers, or assistant mail messengers, or persons concerned in the prosecution of claims against the Government shall not be appointed assistant postmaster or clerk in a post office. See sec. 265, as to authority of assistant postmaster to perform duties of office during absence of postmaster; sec. 267, as to designation at money-order offices of some clerk besides the assistant postmaster to perform duties of office during absence of postmaster; sec. 153, as to oath of office; secs. 296 and 311, as to clerks in offices of the first and second classes; secs. 312 and 313, as to clerical help at distributing offices for extraordinary business. sistant post -to be prescribed when to take charge postmaster is ab Sec. 295. Assistant postmasters shall perform such Duties of asduties as may be assigned to them by the postmaster masters. at the offices where they are employed, and during the by postmaster. absence of the postmaster they shall discharge the of office duties of the office, as provided in section 265, unless, sent, except. at money-order offices, some other clerk is designated by the postmaster to take charge of the office during his absence, as provided in section 266. ness of office duruntil sureties act. 2. When a postmaster resigns or dies, or is removed, to conduct busithe assistant postmaster at all offices, including money-ing vacancy, etc., order offices, shall conduct the business thereof until the sureties or a post-office inspector takes charge of the office, as provided in section 263, or until a successor is appointed and qualifies. III.-EMPLOYEES AT OFFICES OF THE FIRST AND SECOND CLASSES. Clerks at post offices of the first classes. employment of, to be authorized. Sec. 296. The First Assistant Postmaster General may allow to postmasters at offices of the first and second and second classes such numbers of clerks and other employees as he may deem necessary for the proper conduct of the business of their offices, in accordance with the classification prescribed, and within the limit of the appropriation provided by law. 2. The allowances for clerk hire made to postmasters of the first Allowances and second class post offices by the First, Assistant Postmaster General, cal services. to include all cleri 1894, Jan. 27, out of the annual appropriation for clerks in post offices, shall cover the ch. 21, §3; 28 Stat., cost of clerical services of all kinds in such post offices, including the cost of clerical labor in the money-order business. 31. Classification and salaries of * Sec. 297. The Postmaster General * * is hereby authorized clerks at offices to classify and fix the salaries of the clerks and employees attached of the first class. to the first-class post offices * * * as hereinafter provided. 1889, Mar. 2, ch. 374; 25 Stat., 841. Assistant postmasters. Secretaries and stenographers to postmaster. Cashiers. Assistant cash iers. Finance clerks, bookkeepers. Stamp clerks. Superintendents of mails. Assistant superintendents of mails. Superintendents of delivery. Assistant postmaster, salary not exceeding fifty per centum of the salary of the postmaster, as provided by act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three (sec. 270), graded in even hundreds of dollars, from one thousand five hundred dollars to not exceeding three thousand dollars per annum, except New York, New York, where the salary of the assistant postmaster shall be fixed at three thousand five hundred dollars per annum, and that of the second assistant postmaster at two thousand dollars per annum. Secretary and stenographer to postmaster, five classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from one thousand two hundred dollars to not exceeding one thousand six hundred dollars per annum. Cashier, five classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, at one thousand eight hundred dollars, two thousand dollars, two thousand two hundred dollars, two thousand four hundred dollars, and not exceeding two thousand six hundred dollars per annum. Assistant cashier, three classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, at one thousand two hundred dollars, one thousand three hundred dollars, and not exceeding one thousand four hundred dollars per annum. Finance clerks, including bookkeepers, six classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from one thousand two hundred dollars to not exceeding one thousand seven hundred dollars per annum. Stamp clerks, ten classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from eight hundred dollars to not exceeding one thousand seven hundred dollars per annum. Superintendents of mails, salary not exceeding forty-five per centum of the salary of the postmaster, as provided by the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three (sec. 270), graded in even hundreds of dollars, from one thousand three hundred dollars to not exceeding two thousand seven hundred dollars per annum, except at New York, New York, where the salary of the superintendent of mails shall be fixed at three thousand two hundred dollars per annum. Assistant superintendent of mails, three classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, at one thousand two hundred dollars, one thousand three hundred dollars, and not exceeding one thousand four hundred dollars per annum. Superintendents of delivery, salary not exceeding forty-five per centum of the salary of the postmaster, as provided by the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three (sec. 270), graded in even hundreds of dollars, from one thousand three hundred dollars to not exceeding two thousand seven hundred dollars per annum, except at New York, New York, where the salary of the superintendent of deliv. ery shall be fixed at three thousand two hundred dollars per annum. su perintendents of Assistant superintendents of delivery, three classes, salary, graded in Assistant even hundreds of dollars, at one thousand two hundred dollars, one delivery. thousand three hundred dollars, and not exceeding one thousand four hundred dollars per annum. Superintendents of registry, salary not exceeding thirty-five per Superintendents of registry. centum of the salary of the postmaster, as provided by the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three (sec. 270), graded in even hundreds of dollars, from one thousand dollars to not exceeding two thousand one hundred dollars per annum, except at New York, New at New York, Chicago, WashYork, Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, District of Columbia, where ington. the salary of the superintendent of registry shall be fixed at not exceeding forty per centum of the salary of the postmaster, as provided by the act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three (sec. 270). Assistant superintendents of registry, salary not exceeding twenty- Assistant sufive per centum of the salary of the postmaster, as provided by the registry. act of March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three (sec. 270), graded in even hundreds of dollars, from one thousand dollars to not exceeding one thousand five hundred dollars per annum, except at -at New York. New York, New York, where the salary of the first and second assistant superintendents of registry shall be fixed at two thousand four hundred dollars and one thousand eight hundred dollars per annum, respectively. perintendents of Superintendent, money-order division, salary not exceeding forty Superintend ents money-order per centum of the salary of the postmaster, as provided by the act of divisions. March third, eighteen hundred and eighty-three (sec. 270), graded in even hundreds of dollars, from one thousand dollars to not exceeding two thousand four hundred dollars per annum, except at New York, at New York. New York, where the salary of the superintendent of the money-order division shall be fixed at three thousand two hundred dollars per annum. visions. su Assistant superintendent, money-order division, ten (eleven) classes, Assistant perintendents salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from eight hundred dollars money-order dito not exceeding one thousand eight hundred dollars per annum, except at New York, New York, where the salary of the first and sec--at New York. ond assistant superintendents of money-order division and the chief bookkeeper shall be fixed at two thousand four hundred dollars, one thousand eight hundred dollars, and one thousand eight hundred dollars, respectively. ents of station. -at New York. Superintendents of stations, ten (eleven) classes, salary, graded in Superintendeven hundreds of dollars, from one thousand dollars to not exceeding two thousand dollars per annum, except at New York, New York, where the salaries of the superintendents of Stations "A" and "D" shall be fixed at two thousand five hundred dollars each per annum, and superintendents of Stations "E" and "F" shall be fixed at two thousand two hundred dollars each per annum. Clerks in charge of stations, nine classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from one hundred dollars to not exceeding nine hundred dollars per annum. Clerks in charge of stations. Foremen of working sections, Foremen of crews or working sections, six classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from nine hundred dollars to not exceeding etc. one thousand four hundred dollars per annum. etc. Mailing clerks, Mailing clerks, letter distributers, dispatchers, registry, money order, directory, and nixie clerks, nine classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from six hundred dollars to not exceeding one thousand four hundred dollars per annum. Separators, etc. Stampers, etc. Printers. Pressmen, messengers, etc. Auditor and draftsman, New York. Separators and assorters, paper distributers, record clerks, generaldelivery clerks, inquiry clerks, clerks for special-delivery mail, raters of third and fourth class mail matter, weighers of second class mail matter, stock or supply clerks, and timekeepers, seven classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from six hundred dollars to not exceeding one thousand two hundred dollars per annum. Stampers and mail messengers, five classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from four hundred dollars to not exceeding eight hundred dollars per annum. Printers, four classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from nine hundred dollars to not exceeding one thousand two hundred dollars per annum. Pressmen, messengers, watchmen, laborers, janitors, porters, firemen, carpenters, waste-paper examiners, and general-utility clerks, four classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from four hundred dollars to not exceeding seven hundred dollars per annum. Auditor and draftsman at New York, New York, three thousand dollars and one thousand two hundred dollars per annum, respectively. Classification Sec. 298. The Postmaster General is hereby authorized to clasond-class offices. sify and fix the salaries of the clerks attached to second-class post 1889, Mar. 2; 25 * * * offices, Stat., 841. as hereinafter provided. of clerks in sec Chief clerk. etc. Chief clerk, nine classes, salary, graded in even hundred of dollars, from seven hundred dollars to not exceeding one thousand five hundred dollars per annum. Mailing clerks, Mailing clerks, letter distributers, dispatchers, registry clerks, stamp clerks, and money-order clerks, five classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from six hundred dollars to not exceeding one thousand dollars per annum. Separators, etc. Stampers, messengers, etc. Clerks in first and second class 1907, Mar. 2; 34 Stat., 1206. Separators and assorters, paper distributers, general-delivery clerks, and general-utility clerks, four classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from six hundred dollars to not exceeding nine hundred dollars per annum. Stampers, messengers, porters, janitors, and watchmen, four classes, salary, graded in even hundreds of dollars, from three hundred dollars to not exceeding six hundred dollars. Sec. 299. Clerks in offices of the first and second class * * * offices shall be shall be divided into six grades, as follows: First grade, salary six hundivided into grades. dred dollars; second grade, salary eight hundred dollars; third grade, salary nine hundred dollars; fourth grade, salary one thousand dollars; fifth grade, salary one thousand one hundred dollars; sixth grade, sal-shall be pro-ary one thousand two hundred dollars. Clerks at first-class moted successively. * * * * * offices shall be promoted successively to the fifth grade, and clerks * at second-class offices shall be promoted successively to the fourth grade. Appointment 2. * * * after June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and thirteen, to second grade. 1913, Mar. 4; 37 the first grade for clerks Stat., 794. shall be abolished and (that) ap pointments shall be made to the second grade, salary $800, * * * * * shall be made at the -may * * * be promoted upon satis 1907, Mar. 2; 34 Stat., 1206. in grade. -may be restored has to former grade or advanced to intermediate grade. beginning of the quarter following the expiration of a year's service in factory evidence. the next lower grade. No promotion shall be made except upon evidence satisfactory to the Post Office Department of the efficiency and faithfulness of the employee during the preceding year. The Post-may be reduced Office Department may reduce a clerk from a higher to a lower grade whenever his efficiency falls below a fair standard or whenever necessary for purposes of discipline. When a clerk been reduced in salary he may be restored to his former grade or ad- a vanced to any intermediate grade at the beginning of any quarter following the reduction, on evidence that his record has been satisfactory during the intervening period. When a clerk of promotion because of unsatisfactory service, he may be promoted ginning of second or subsequent at the beginning of the second quarter thereafter, or of any subsequent quarter, when. quarter, on evidence that his record has been satisfactory during the intervening period. Clerks of the highest grade in their -eligible for prorespective offices shall be eligible for promotion to the higher positions motion to higher in said post offices. * * * * * * be promoted at the be fails-may positions. Clerk may be transferred to car 4. Any clerk shall be eligible for transfer to the service of a carrier, and any carrier shall be eligible for transfer to the service of a clerk, rier and carrier to such transfer to be made to any grade not higher than the correspond- clerk. ing grade of salary, and the time which such clerk or carrier shall have served in the grade from which such transfer was made shall be counted in connection with the service to which such transfer may be made in computing the time of service necessary to entitle such employees to promotion: Provided, That no clerk * * shall be promoted more than one grade within any one year's period of service. 5. Auxiliary employees may be employed to be paid for actual service at the rate of thirty cents an hour: Provided, That such employees shall be required to work not less than two hours daily, and may serve as substitutes: And provided further, That such employees shall be eligible for appointment as clerks * * * of the (second) grade. Substitutes shall be eligible for appointment as auxiliary employees and as clerks * * * of the (second) grade. Limitation on promotion. Auxiliary employees. Substitutes. Substitute clerks to receive under certain conditions. * substitute post-office clerks employed in first and second 40 cents an hour class post offices shall be paid at the rate of forty cents an hour when working for a carrier or clerk absent without pay * * * 8. Substitute * * * clerks when assigned to perform the work of regular employees absent on vacations, or when performing auxiliary or temporary work, shall be paid at the rate of 30 cents an hour. * * * 1913, Mar. 4; 37 Stat., 795. NOTE.-The three preceding sections are superseded in part as to Note. the fiscal year 1914 by the appropriation act, which contains provisions for the following: Assistant superintendents of delivery, at $1,200, $1,300, $1,400, $1,500, $1,600, $1,700, $1,800, $2,000, and $2,400. Assistant superintendents of mails, at $1,200, $1,300, $1,400, $1,500, $1,600, $1,700, $1,800, $2,000, $2,100, $2,200, $2,400, $2,500, $2,600, and $2,700. Assistant superintendents of money order, at $1,200, $1,300, $1,400, $1,500, $1,600, $1,700, $1,800, $2,000, and $2,400. Assistant superintendents of registry, at $1,200, $1,300, $1,400, $1,500, $1,600, $1,700, $1,800, $2,000, and $2,400. |