Russo v. Governor of State of New Jersey

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Vanderbilt, C. J.

I

This is an appeal from an order of the Governor removing Louis J. Russo from his position as Assistant Chief Examiner in the Department of Civil Service for misconduct in office while he held the position of Chief Examiner and Secretary. The order was made pursuant to an exercise of the authority granted to the Governor by Article V, Section IV, paragraph 5 of the Constitution which provides:

“The Governor may cause an investigation to be made of the conduct in office of any officer or employee who receives his compensation from the…