Opinion ID: 1806495
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: merit systems

Text: It is recognized that great injustices can result from the exercise of arbitrary power by municipalities or other governmental units. Civil service or other types of merit systems commend themselves for adoption to avoid arbitrary action. Although the [court] favors merit systems providing for appropriate hearings on discharge, the legislature has determined the policy for the State of Minnesota in the form of the Public Employees Labor Relations Act, and the [court] is of the opinion that the matter of discharge is governed by that act. The sole role of the inclusion of § 572.10 of the Uniform Arbitration Act was to provide the procedure which panel members were to follow, and for no other purpose. Affirmed. PETERSON, J., took no part in the consideration or decision of this case. KELLY, J., not having been a member of this court at the time of the argument and submission, took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.