But after they finished "and it was time to say, 'Thank you very much, I'll see you later, ' it just didn't stop, " says Ms. Benson of Atlanta, an administrative manager.

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Every February, Mr. Schultheis's office manager provides security detail as well as administrative functions.

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In late August, the town manager put the police chief on paid administrative leave pending an investigation over allegations involving a time sheet.

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According to the Indictment, between 1987 and 2010, Gomez worked for the Convent in various administrative capacities, including as the director of food services and the manager of an on-site convenience store.

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Moreover, she is a direct contrast to office manager Joan Holloway, who's reached the top of the administrative ladder by sleeping with the boss and lying about her age.

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Malcolm McHaffie, deputy head of special crime for the CPS, said Ms Burrows had worked as a finance manager, while Mr Mahmood, also known as Joseph Thomas A'Neil, had been an administrative officer.

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