Civil Service Employees Ass'n v. Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

The order of the Appellate Division should be affirmed, with costs.

Having been appointed from the outset to a permanent position in the classified civil service, petitioner was entitled to be credited with her part-time service for purposes of determining her seniority under Civil Service Law § 80 (1). Contrary to respondent’s argument, an appointment may be "permanent” within the meaning of Civil Service Law § 80 (1) and (2) even if the position calls for only part-time work.

We also reject respondent’s contention that petitioner’s position was seasonal or…