Erickson v. Spokane County Civil Service Commission

— Brian J. Smith, a deputy sheriff, was discharged from service by the sheriff. He appealed, and following a hearing, the Spokane County Civil Service Commission, pursuant to RCW 41.14.110, in lieu of affirming the removal, directed a 30-day suspension. On appeal to superior court, the sheriff maintained the commission exceeded its statutory authority and was arbitrary and capricious. The Superior Court affirmed the commission. We agree.

Pool v. Omak, 36 Wn. App. 844, 678 P.2d 343 (1984) is dispositive of the sheriff's claim the commission exceeded its authority. There this court held that RCW…