Fiske v. State Personnel Board

The California Horse Racing Board took punitive action against petitioner and appellant, Alfred B. Fiske, dismissing him from his civil service position as secretary of said board. The amended notice of punitive action stated the causes of appellant’s dismissal as:(1) His inefficiency;(2) His insubordination; and(3) Failure of good behavior or acts during duty hours which are incompatible with or inimical to the public service within the meaning of Government Code, section 19572, subdivisions (c), (f) and (s).

Appellant filed with the State Personnel Board an answer and request for hearing on…