Promotional bypass appeal denied. The Appellant's recent misconduct, which resulted in a last chance agreement, provided the City with reasonable justification to bypass the Appellant for the position of fire lieutenant.
Examination appeal related to education and experience denied. HRD's decision not to award police officer credit for time spent in the Coast Guard was not arbitrary or capricious.
By a 4-1 vote, bypass appeal allowed. DOC's review was inconsistent with the state's anti-discrimination law and did not constitute a fair and thorough review of the Appellant's background for the position of Correction Officer I (CO I).
The Commission dismissed the bypass appeal of a candidate seeking appointment to the Taunton Fire Department, as the City had reasonable justification to bypass him for his repeated driving infractions and a recent arrest with an attendant Chapter 209A order.
The Commission adopted the recommendation of the DALA Magistrate and allowed the Appellant's appeal as the BFD has not shown that the Appellant failed to meet the residency preference requirements.
