SYLLABUS

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IMO Nicholas R. Foglio (A-16-10) (066482)

Argued March 1, 2011 -- Decided July 19, 2011

LONG, J., writing for a majority of the Court.

The issue before the Court is whether the statement of reasons issued by the appointing authority adequately explained why a candidate for the position of firefighter was bypassed for appointment in favor of two candidates who ranked lower on a competitive civil service examination.