362 So. 2d 362 | Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | 1978
Before us is an appeal from a Writ of Mandamus.
The Civil Service Act of the City of Hollywood
In the Civil Service Act there is no provision for a remedy for the Board’s refusal or failure to hold a hearing. The Civil Service Board is comprised of members not answerable to the City administration and the City has no control over its operation concerning appeals hearings. The City is a party to an appeal hearing just as the aggrieved employee is a party. To order the reinstatement of Mr. Fielding is the wrong remedy. The proper remedy is an order to the Civil Service Board to hold a hearing and issue its findings and decision as required by the Civil Service Act and the Civil Service Rules. If the Board fails to act then the court may use its inherent power to force compliance or punish if the noncompliance is deemed wilful.
The Writ of Mandamus is quashed and this matter is remanded for further proceedings not inconsistent herewith.
. Ch. 65-1689, Special Acts, Laws of Fla.