Gloucester County Welfare Board, Respondent v. State of New Jersey Civil Service Commission, Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the Appellate Division, holding that the Civil Service Commission did not act arbitrarily or unreasonably in refusing to allow a law degree to substitute for the statutory master's degree requirement for the Deputy Director of Welfare position. The Court emphasized deference to the agency's expertise and statutory authority to set minimum qualifications. Justice Handler dissented, arguing that the agency's policy on degree substitution was unclear and should be remanded for clarification.