Civil Service Ass'n v. Redevelopment Agency
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Racanelli, J.
The Civil Service Association (of Local 400, S.E.I.U., AFL-CIO) and Kevin Williams (either Association and Williams or collectively appellants) appeal the denial of their petition for writ of mandate following Williams’ termination as a full-time, permanent employee of respondent San Francisco Redevelopment Agency (Agency). We reverse and remand with instructions for the reasons explained hereafter.
Factual Background
The salient facts are essentially uncontroverted:
Appellant Williams was a full-time, permanent employee of respondent San Francisco Redevelopment Agency with the classification of “affirmative action specialist.” On November 4, 1980, as a result of an alleged physical confrontation between Williams and James Wilson, his supervisor, the latter informed Williams of his suspension for three days.
On November 10, 1980, Williams received written notice of termination from Jane Hale, deputy executive director for finance and administration; the notification provided that the termination decision, effective November 14, 1980, was subject to a right of appeal “through normal management channels to the Executive Director” (Wilbur Hamilton).