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This executive order, signed by President Herbert Hoover on 1930-04-22, establishes federal administrative policy concerning "Appointment of Mrs. Thelma D. Roy." It is a direct, concise executive instruction delivering focused administrative or military commands to department leadership.
Constitutional Assessment: This action represents an orderly exercise of Article II administrative discretion, managing the internal machinery and personnel of the executive branch without abridging the ancient liberties of the people.
Key Directives & Operative Actions
▪This order is issued with the restriction that it shall not confer upon Mrs.
Exec. Order No. 5335, Herbert Hoover (Apr 22, 1930). Available at https://executiveordersarchive.org/orders/app-executive-order-5335-appointment-mrs-thelma-d-roy.
Official Document Text
Source: The American Presidency Project (UCSB Archive)
Mrs. Thelma D. Roy may be employed for one year in the classified service of the Treasury Department without regard to the requirements of the civil service rules. Mrs. Roy served as an excepted employee in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing from September 13, 1919, to July 25, 1922, and has been temporarily employed in that bureau and in the office of the Treasurer of the United States, but has no eligibility for permanent appointment. Mrs. Roy's husband has deserted her, leaving her without means and with three small children to support. This order is issued with the restriction that it shall not confer upon Mrs. Roy any status for subsequent employment in the classified service. HERBERT HOOVER The White House, April 22, 1930.
