City of Miami v. Sigman

Appellant, City of Miami, appeals from an order directing that a police officer, who was denied veterans’ preference points after successfully completing the 1979 promotional examination, be promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant with retroactive wages and other benefits.

*534The City’s Civil Service Rules, set forth in Ordinance No. 8977, Section 2, provide that veterans’ preference points shall be given in accordance with Florida Statutes.1 The ordinance also provides a method for employees to seek redress for any violation of the rules.2 The question of entitlement to the points was never…