Sentence examples for direct appointments from inspiring English sources

The mayor has the power to make a limited number of direct appointments without reference to the normal recruitment processes of city hall.

Hall defended his direct appointments of Anne Bulford and James Purnell, both of whom were hired without with a formal applications process.

He strengthened his control over Russia's vast territory by eliminating the election of governors in favor of direct appointments, ensuring the loyalty of regional kingpins.

All told, Mr. Bush has made roughly 30 personnel moves since the November election, some in nominations that will require Senate approval, and others in direct appointments that will last well into President-elect Barack Obama's term and beyond.

Fast streamers benefit from a development plan and scheduled away days – but personal development is encouraged throughout the civil service and direct appointments are more flexible because you can go for promotions whenever you want, he says.

Some endodontists give direct appointments, so you can directly discuss your needs.

After approaching Turnbull about the candidate, Brandis was told that an "arm's length process of selection" would take place rather than a direct appointment.

Prior to the academy's founding in 1845, young men — boys really, most of them teenagers — sought a direct appointment into the Navy as midshipmen.

"I am ready to say to the president, 'Vladimir Vladimirovich, please return the procedure of direct appointment — it would be honest,' " Mr. Krymsky said.

He said the election of Dmitry Medvedev as president had been "not free, not fair, not an election but rather a direct appointment by Putin of his chosen successor.

And it is said that Mr Thompson could get round the no-poaching agreement because the controllership of BBC1 is in the gift of the director of TV, Jana Bennett and is not a direct appointment made by the director general.