Legal Opinion
Civil Service Commission of Van Buren v. Matlock
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Decided March 20, 1944No. 4-7310PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRobins, J.
The city of Van Burén put into operation, as to certain employees and officials of the city, the provisions of the Municipal-Civil Service Law contained in. §§ 9945 to 9964, inclusive, of Pope’s Digest of the laws of Arkansas. Among the offices placed under civil service regulations was that of Chief of Police, which was held up until June 19, 1942, by appellee, Rufus Matlock. .
On June 1, 1942, the city council of Van Burén filed a petition, as authorized by §.9947 of Pope’s Digest, with the Civil Service Commission of Van Burén charging appellee with neglect of duty, nonfeasance and…
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