Appeal of Department of Safety

In this appeal pursuant to RSA chapter 541, the *285New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of State Police (the department) challenges a ruling by the New Hampshire Personnel Commission (commission) reinstating a State police employee. The employee had tendered his resignation to the department, but later sought to withdraw it. When the department refused to allow the withdrawal, the employee appealed to the commission seeking reinstatement and other relief. The commission granted the employee’s request and reinstated him. The department asserts that the commission was without jurisdiction…