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Show Page 4 HILL TOP TIMES ait (a Do you know how much your household belongings are worth? How much would it cost to replace them? NOT MANY people know the answers to these questions right off hand without pausing for a few minutes and mentally computing worth of the furniture in each room. This amounts to several thousand dollars alone. But there are other things that most people forget to count in their mental picture of household belongings. Items like dishes, silver, linen, art work, furs, jewelry, food supply, clothing, bicycles, power tools and kitchen appliances. These are the easy "grab and go" type things most susceptable to burglars, not the heavy pieces of household furniture. Yet loss of these same items results The Civil Service Commission has announced a number of actions it is taking or requiring of federal agencies to further assure the integrity of merit system operations. The announcement follows memorandums by both President Gerald Ft. Ford and Commission Chairman Robert E. Hampton calling for positive steps to assure application of merit principles in personnel actions. In directing agency heads to see that merit principles contained in the Civil Service Act and the personnel laws and regulations are fully and effectively carried out, President Ford emphasized his "determination to keep the Federal career service just that - November 22, 1974 or and the most expensive. The house burglar just strikes and runs. MOST COMMONLY, there are three types of invitations open to burglary, they are: Citizen neglect: This means YOU. In y rush of activities, or your oversight, doors and windows are left open or unlocked, garages are left unlocked or even keys are left dangling in the locks. Invitation: Uncut grass, milk bottles left on the door step, newspapers lying on the step and mail in the mailbox. Security neglect: poor lighting, poor locks and no identifying marks or records on yourself how you as a house deceive a would-b- e can homeowner ideas: few a Here are just burglar. Give the appearance that someone is always home. This means that in the summertime, before a trip or vacation, clip the grass, d for look. leave it short with a Have a neighbor or hire someone to keep the lawn' watered. In winter, hire someone to keep walks and driveways free of snow. Stop deliveries of newspapers, milk and mail. Leave a light burning somewhere in the house or have one connected to a timer to turn on at dusk. several causes of neglect oversight of every individual's part. through day-to-da- "grab and go" items. These are the invitations that attract a burglar, just as surely as when mother calls you to dinner with "come and get it." Crimes of this type are of short duration sizs a career service in which men and women can be accepted in the first place on their ability and promoted on their merit." Highlights of the Commission's bulletin of Nov. 7 includes the' NOW ASK well-care- STKsrit systnn into grity as a preliminary step to achieving permanent appointment. Agencies must review their Schedule C position authorizations to assure that the duties are ac- curately described and that the positions operate in accordance with the basis on which the the Commission approved Schedule C exception from the competitive service. following: The statement supervisors must sign in certifying accuracy of position descriptions has been revised to point up the fact that the statement authorizes payment of public funds and that false or misleading statements may constitute violation of laws or regulations. Agencies must make certain that current statements of outside employment and financial interest are on file from employees required to submit them as part of their action to prevent conflicts of interest. To meet objectives set by the Agency authority to make certain temporary appointments has been revised to reemphasize that such authority is not to be used light at night always gives the appearance of someone being home. Ask a neighbor to keep an eye on your home and grounds. Better still, let several neighbors know you are going to be away. Several people watching for unusual happenings are always better than one. Have small "grab and go" items engraved with identifying markings and keep a record of them item by item. Finally, caU Crime Stop, ext. 3056. Tell them that your home will be unoccupied for a period of time. Security. Police will check your home periodically to insure that everything is in order. By following these simple steps, you may very easily save yourself hundreds or even thousands of dollars in property that could otherwise be stolen. A inquiry and action will follow. President, the Commission and agencies will concentrate on these additional actions: Further understanding by federal executives, managers, and supervisors on the importance of the federal merit system in achieving effective government and their responsibilities for contributing to the maintenance of sound personnel operations. Measures to assure that the entire selection process remains free of that vacancies are described acpre-selectio- n, curately to all candidates, and that representations concerning special job requirements are valid. Additional steps to make certain that experts and consultants and used only assignments and not in continuing work of government. 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