Cox v. Pima County Law Enforcement Merit System Council

OPINION

HOWARD, Chief Judge.

Appellant discharged appellee Oglesby who sought and was granted a hearing by the Law Enforcement Merit System Council pursuant to A.R.S. Sec. 38-1003(6). Appellant presented evidence of appellee’s unsuitability for continued employment as a law enforcement officer. The council was not impressed and ordered reinstatement. Appellant sought review by writ of certiorari in superior court pursuant to A. R.S. Sec. 38-1004(B). The superior court found the council not to have exceeded its jurisdiction and denied relief. This appeal followed.

Appellant contends the superior…