Herak v. Kelly

CHAMBERS, Circuit Judge:

On November 19, 1964, appellee Kelly received a notice that he was suspended from office as county office manager of the McCone County, Montana, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. The notice contained only the general charge that Kelly had given advice and information contrary to regulations and procedures, resulting in twelve improper contracts. Kelly denied the charge, and was granted a private hearing before the state committee on January 12, 1965.

The hearing was conducted as an opportunity for Kelly to explain his version of the circumstances…