SANTA CRUZ v. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF SANTA CRUZ
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff, Steve Robbins (the Sherriff), demoted Sergeant George B. Jack for his conduct during an internal investigation of a female subordinate's gender harassment claim against him. George appealed to the Santa Cruz County Civil Service Commission (the Commission), which reinstated George's Sergeant rank, and reduced the penalty to a 30-day suspension. The Sheriff filed a petition for writ of mandate, and requested the superior court vacate the Commission's order. (Code of Civ. Pro., § 1094.5.) The trial court denied the petition, finding the Commission did not abuse its discretion.
On appeal, the Sheriff asserts we should reverse the trial court's decision, because the Commission abused its discretion in reducing George's penalty and reinstating his Sergeant rank.[1]
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