Mr. Crull. I did.
Mr. Hubert. Is that a political appointment, or just how was it made?
Mr. Crull. We don’t have any political appointments. We are a council-manager government. We have no political parties as such. The national parties take no activity in Dallas.
Mr. Hubert. If you make an appointment, does the mayor or the city council have anything to do with it by way of suggestion or rejection?
Mr. Crull. No, sir; the responsibility for the appointment and for the performance of the appointee is with the city manager. The council does set salaries for all appointees.
Mr. Hubert. It is possible, I suppose then, for the city council to veto your appointment by not appropriating the money for the salary, is that possible?
Mr. Crull. It is possible. It hasn’t happened in 30 years.
Mr. Hubert. The selection of Chief Curry was your own selection?
Mr. Crull. That is correct.
Mr. Hubert. I take it from what you have said then, it was based upon merit?