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Return to Spoils System in New Michigan Constitution
Michigan civil service chief criticizes a proposed constitution provision allowing department heads to create or abolish positions without civil service commission approval. William S. Cook of the Michigan State Employees Association warns this could revive patronage, harm efficiency, and increase turnover among 32 000 state workers. He cites precedent and urges preservation of merit protections.
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John R. Doyle
Michigan
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Cook
Michigan State Employees’ Association
Lansing
MSEA
Civil Service Commission
Commission
Constitutional Convention
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Association
State Employees Association