Failure to Reappoint Equals Wrongful Discharge?
Mowery’s Teachable Moments for Iowa Counties, Cities, School Districts, Councils, and Boards.
The recent Iowa Court of Appeals ruling in Mowery v. The City of Carter Lake, 19-2014 (Iowa Court of Appeals, filed March 3, 2021) creates significant new risk for cities, counties, school districts, and other entities charged with appointing public employees in Iowa. This article will outline the decision, where things could have been gone differently, and a recommended approach.
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