Ochocki v. Dakota County Sheriff's Department

WAHL, Justice.

Allen R. Ochocki appeals from a decision of the court of appeals reversing an order of the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs and holding that Dakota County did not violate the Veterans Preference Act when it revoked appellant’s appointment to the position of Correctional Team Leader because he never validly held the position due to flaws in the hiring process. We affirm.

Respondent Dakota County announced, in May of 1988, that it would receive applications for five newly created positions as Correctional Team Leader at the county jail. This position was one of the first filled…