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Message: [QUOTE="Husky25, post: 2648179, member: 2839"] Substance over form. They couldn't "fire" him without eliminating the position because police chiefs are protected by just-cause provisions in CT State law. The matter went to referendum. It was the exact opposite of what the town wanted. That is why he got his job back. The only difference between the Chief and Ollie is that his direct superiors were either indifferent to him coming back (Town Manager who carried out the firing resigned in virtual disgrace.) or wouldn't be there within the next 6 months (5/7 of the Council were either voted out or didn't run). The Chair took a 4 year hiatus from the Council and now she is back on it. The Chief resigned prior to her returning. [/QUOTE]