Management did not have just cause to discharge a part-time police officer with an excellent record who had been unable to perform his duties for medical reasons for 17 months, where the bargaining contract provided that a break in seniority occurs only after two-year period. Bor. of East Conemaugh and Teamsters L-110, 121 LA (BNA) 1693 (Franckiewicz, 2005). [2006 FP May]
     Promotion to Chief discussed: DeGuiseppe v. Board of Fire and Police Cmsnrs. of Vil. of Bellwood, 332 N.E.2d 405 (Ill.App. 1974).
     See also: Civil Service; Eligibility Lists; Promotional Rights and Procedures.