State v. Allen

(dissenting). — This Court has definitely committed itself to the doctrine that when an officer is elected for'a new term (or is appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate) and a new commission issued to him, that such officer may not be suspended pursuant to Section 15 of Article IV for causes arising prior to- the commission held by the officer at the time of the suspension. See: Advisory Opinion to Governor Gilchrist, 64 Fla. 168, 60 Sou. Rep. 337.

It has been held that the executive order of suspension must set forth facts that bear a reasonable relation .to the charges upon…