City of Atlanta v. Harper

Phipps, Judge.

In April 2003, Robert Harper was terminated from Atlanta’s Office of the City Internal Auditor. Harper, who had been a member of the City’s classified civil service system throughout his employment with the City, appealed to the City’s Civil Service Board. Before the Board, the City argued that Harper’s termination was in accordance with a particular City ordinance. The Board rejected that argument, determined that the termination was improper, and reinstated Harper. The City petitioned the superior court for a writ of certiorari, challenging the Board’s decision. The superior…