Ciccio v. City of Hephzibah

MILLER, Judge.

In November 2006, the Hephzibah City Commission (the "Commission") voted to remove Peter Ciccio from his post as a member of the Commission based on the removal provisions contained in the Charter of the City of Hephzibah (the "Charter"). Following a hearing, the trial court affirmed the Commission's decision to remove Ciccio from his post. Ciccio appeals, claiming that the trial court erred in determining that the Charter authorized his removal as a Commissioner based on the undisputed facts. We agree and reverse.

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