Mangus v. Ashley

STARCHER, Justice:

The appellants in this ease, who at the times pertinent to this appeal were serving as Kanawha County deputy sheriffs, contend that performance appraisals may not be used in selecting deputies for promotion. The appellants contend that only seniority and scores on competitive examinations are legitimate selection criteria. The circuit court approved the use of seniority, examinations, and performance appraisals; and we affirm this ruling.

The appellants also contend that the Kana-wha County Sheriff was not entitled to withdraw a notice of vacancies and list of eligible…