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This executive order, signed by President Herbert Hoover on 1930-05-12, establishes federal administrative policy concerning "Appointment of Mrs. Florence R. Hopkins." 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
▪Hopkins may be appointed for one year, upon request of the Secretary of the Treasury, without compliance with the civil service rules, to a suitable position in the Treasury Department, but shall not by such appointment and service acquire a classified status or right to further employment.
Exec. Order No. 5347, Herbert Hoover (May 12, 1930). Available at https://executiveordersarchive.org/orders/app-executive-order-5347-appointment-mrs-florence-r-hopkins.
Official Document Text
Source: The American Presidency Project (UCSB Archive)
Mrs. Florence R. Hopkins may be appointed for one year, upon request of the Secretary of the Treasury, without compliance with the civil service rules, to a suitable position in the Treasury Department, but shall not by such appointment and service acquire a classified status or right to further employment. Mrs. Hopkins is the widow of Henry I. Hopkins, who spent eighteen years in the Government service, and died on June 14, 1926, from injuries the cause of which has never been determined. Mrs. Hopkins has four dependent children to support and is without adequate means of support. HERBERT HOOVER The White House, May 12, 1930.
