Perkins v. Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission, 07 Ca 25 (6-6-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant Mark Perkins appeals the decision of the Knox County Court of Common Pleas, following an administrative appeal under R.C. Chapter 2506. The appellees are the City of Mount Vernon, Ohio, and the Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission.

{¶ 2} In June 2006, the position of Mount Vernon Police Chief became vacant. A civil service test for the position was thereupon scheduled by Appellee Mount Vernon Civil Service Commission ("Commission") for mid-August 2006, open to the captains and sergeants of the Mount Vernon Police Department.1 After the grading of the examinations,…