In re Wiegand

The relator seeks by mandamus reinstatement to the position of cashier in the office of the commissioner of public works. Both at the time of his appointment and removal his position was classified in the noncompetitive list and ranked as confidential. He was removed without any charges being preferred or hearing had and his application is based upon the contention that this was in violation of section 1543 of the Greater New York charter as amended, chapter 466, Laws of 1901. While the classification by the civil service commission is not controlling, it indicates the conclusion reached by…