Matter of Brown v. Greene

The same questions are presented in this case as in Matter of Sanger v. Greene (269 N. Y. 33, decided herewith.) There is also another question involved which necessitates a reversal in this case. Petitioner was appointed an architectural draftsman or designer in grade 7 in the Department of Public Works on January 31, 1930, at a salary of $3,800 per year, as the result of a competitive examination. On July 1, 1931, while still in grade 7, his salary was reduced to $3,500 per year. The minimum salary in grade 7 as established by the State Civil Service Commission was $3,240, no maximum. July…