Alabama State Personnel Bd. v. Brashears

This case originated pursuant to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act (AAPA).

In October 1989, seven merit system employees petitioned the Alabama State Personnel Board (board) for declaratory relief pursuant to Ala. Code 1975, § 41-22-11. A hearing was held before the board with both the employees and the board represented by counsel and with full opportunity to present evidence and arguments. After the hearing the board issued a 24-page order containing detailed findings of facts and conclusions of law. In its order the board denied the employees' petition on the ground that it was not…