Civil Service Decisions

The Commission amended a 5-day suspension for the demotion which was urged by the Dracut Housing Authority in regard to a maintenance supervisor with management troubles and unprofessional conduct. The Commission noted the Appellant was not given a chance to correct his behavior to the necessary standards.

The Commission concluded it did have jurisdiction to hear the appeal of a Dracut Housing Authority employee who was demoted. The Commission interpreted the term “involuntary separation” in provisions that covered housing authorities at G.L. c. 121B, §29 to also include demotions.

The Commission dismissed the promotional bypass appeal of a New Bedford Police Sergeant as he had not met the requirements to sit for the promotional exam.

The Commission denied the appeal of a candidate seeking appointment as an officer for the Chelsea Police Department given his history of domestic violence, restraining orders, out-of-control driving, fighting, and appalling offers to assist his ex-wife with immigration issues in exchange for sex.