Fuqua v. City Council of Ozark

On May 23, 1989 Susan Fuqua was an employee of the City of Ozark, Alabama. She was the municipal court clerk/magistrate. On May 24, 1989 she was notified in writing by her supervisor, the Chief of Police of the City of Ozark, that effective that date her employment with the City was terminated for "acts of insubordination."

Subsequently, Ms. Fuqua appealed her dismissal to the Ozark City Council. A grievance committee, as authorized by City personnel rules and regulations, was appointed to hear Ms. Fuqua's grievance. After a hearing at which evidence was received, the grievance committee…