Holt v. Personnel Advisory Bd. of State

Billy E. Holt (hereinafter appellant), formerly a “merit system” employee of the Department of Corrections and Human Resources (hereinafter appointing authority), appeals from a judgment of the Circuit Court of Cole County affirming a decision of the Personnel Advisory Board holding that it was “without jurisdiction” to entertain appellant’s appeal from action taken by the appointing authority.

Appellant was a Social Services trainee at the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City, Missouri. Under date of November 9, 1981, he was advised in writing by the appointing authority that he was…