Floyd v. N.C. Department of Commerce

ARNOLD, Judge.

Petitioner Floyd contends that the superior court judge erred in affirming the State Personnel Commission’s decision and order because it was not supported by substantial evidence. A permanent employee subject to the State Personnel Act may only be discharged for just cause. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 126-35. According to State Personnel Commission regulations promulgated pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 126-35, disciplinary action including dismissal can be imposed on the basis of either job performance or personal conduct. N.C. Admin. Code tit. 25, r.01J.0604. Petitioner was dismissed for…