City of Danville v. Ragland

In December, 1938, a dispute arose between the council of the city of Danville and P. G. Ragland, commissioner of revenue of that city, as to whether the appointment of a deputy by the commissioner of revenue was subject to the approval of the council. The council claimed the privilege of approving such appointment by virtue of a provision of the city charter which reads as follows:

“The treasurer, collector, commissioner of the revenue, and constable may each appoint one or more deputies: provided, such appointments meet the approval of the council: and provided, further, that the securities…