McAninch v. Crumbley

Whether a deputy sheriff holds a fiduciary or administrative relationship to the sheriff is a question of fact dependent on the actual duties assigned to and performed by the deputy sheriff. In re Termination of Employment (1974), 40 Ohio St. 2d 107; State, ex rel. Emmons, v. Lutz (1936), 131 Ohio St. 466. In this case, the hearing examiner determined as fact that McAninch held a fiduciary and administrative post, based on testimony adduced at the hearing and such exhibits as a printed job description and official correspondence to which McAninch’s name was attached. The hearing officer acted…