Lawrence v. City of Texarkana

Donald L. Corbin, Justice.

Appellant Charles Lawrence appeals the order of the Miller County Circuit Court affirming the Texarkana, Arkansas Civil Service Commission’s decision to terminate Appellant’s employment with the Texarkana, Arkansas Fire Department. On appeal, Appellant argues that: (1) he was terminated under rules not validly adopted; and (2) he was not terminated in conformity with state law. This case was certified to us from the Arkansas Court of Appeals, as involving a significant issue requiring clarification of the law; hence, our jurisdiction is pursuant to Ark. Sup. Ct. R.…