Department of Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities v. Illinois Civil Service Commission

In this case, a State employing unit sought to discharge a certified employee for cause. After a hearing the Civil Service Commission found the employee guilty of the misconduct charged but imposed only a sanction of suspension. The question presented is whether a court on administrative review from such an order may set aside the suspension and order that on remand the employee be ordered discharged. We hold that under the circumstances here, such an order may be entered and affirm the action of the circuit court in doing so.

On March 21, 1979, the Department of Mental Health of the State of…