Public Service Commission v. Wilson

We are called upon in this case to review the termination, brief reinstatement, and re-termination of Chrys Wilson in her employment with the Maryland Public Service Commission. In evaluating the propriety of these actions, we first must determine whether the Chairman of the five member Commission, Kenneth D. Schisler, exceeded his authority when, on his initiative, he terminated Wilson without the approval, acquiescence, or delegation of authority of a majority of the full membership of the Commission. We also must determine whether the Circuit Court erred in concluding that, as to the…