Paulu v. Lower Arkansas Valley Council of Governments

KELLY, Judge.

Plaintiff, Gary Paulu, appeals the trial court’s ruling that his employer, defendant Lower Arkansas Valley Council of Governments (LAVCOG), is excepted from the definition of “employer” under § 8-4-101(6), C.R.S.1973. LAVCOG cross-appeals, contending that the trial court erred by accepting extrinsic evidence to interpret Paulu’s employment contract. We affirm the judgment and dismiss the cross-appeal.

From 1972 to 1975 Paulu was employed by LAVCOG in the position of Planning Director. When his employment was terminated, LAVCOG sent him a letter promising to recognize “appropriate…