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that although the discussion of the amendment indicates
that the intent of the Convention was that the President
should appoint and fix the compensation of certain officers
during the interval from last July until now, the amend-
ment actually only went to the sentence providing that the
President should fix the compensation.
There is another rule that might be construed as
authorizing the President to appoint the officers. Rather
than have any question about it, I wish to announce to the
Convention at this time that I have designated as Acting
Secretary Mr. Robert J. Martineau.
I have designated as Sergeant at Arms, Mr. Rich-
ard Rothenburg. I have designated as Parliamentarian,
Mr. David Hattrick. The other employees, desk officers
who have been named, can unquestionably be named by me
under the rule. The three that I have mentioned will serve
as Acting Officers in those respective capacities awaiting
further pleasure of the Convention.
DELEGATE SCANLAN: Mr. President, I apologize
if there was a failure of communication between the
officers of the Convention and my Committee. My Committee |
