Hanlon v. Harrolds

In this CPLR article 78 proceeding, petitioner requests a hearing for the purpose of determining the legality of certain acts of the respondent. The petitioner as the Chief of the Fire Department of the City of Syracuse was furnished by the respondent, Commissioner of Personnel of Onondaga County, a list of persons eligible for appointment to the Syracuse Fire Department. On October 15, 1973, 24 firefighters were appointed from the list. The chief gave preference to those on the list who were residents at the time of appointment. They were certified by the commissioner and have completed…