MacKenzie v. Gleason

DISSENTING OPINION OF

PARSONS, J.

I respectfully dissent. In my opinion the position of matron in the city and county jail is a position “in the police department” of the city and county within the purview of Act 51, L. 1913, and of chapter 122, K.. L. 1925, which, among other provisions, made appointment to and removal from positions in the police department subject to the approval and to the rules and regulations of the civil service commission. I cannot concur in the view of the majority that Act 62, L. 1919, so amends the civil service provision above referred to as to affect whatever power…