The Commission opted not to exercise its discretion to initiate an investigation as requested by the Petitioner for the reasons stated in the response.
The Commission dismissed the Appellant's appeal after determining he is not an aggrieved person, but kept open an investigation regarding allegations related to prior promotional appointments.
The Commission voted to initiate an investigation regarding whether the City's decision to not participate in upcoming promotional examination was contrary to basic merit principles.
After a thorough investigation, the Commission concluded that a Holyoke firefighter's appointment was invalid based on his failure to show that he met the statutory residency preference requirements. Remedial orders issued.
Commission initiated investigation regarding whether Fire Department employee met the residency preference requirements when appointed. Interim orders requiring the production of documentation.
Investigation of Northampton labor service appointments and promotions. City now complying with civil service law; civil service permanency granted to certain employees.
