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\par }\pard\plain \ltrpar\s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqc\tx4680\tqr\tx9360\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1994761 \rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs22\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f37\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1994761\charrsid1994761 
\par }}{\footerf \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqc\tx4680\tqr\tx9360\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs22\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f37\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1994761 
\par }}{\*\pnseclvl1\pnucrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl2\pnucltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl3\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl4\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta )}}
{\*\pnseclvl5\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl6\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl7\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl8
\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl9\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\pard\plain \ltrpar
\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16199969 \rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs22\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF GUAM}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 IN THE MATTER OF:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 

\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Petitioner-Appellee,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 v.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Respondent,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 and
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 EVANGELINE P. CHACO,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Real Party in Interest-Appellant.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 

\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par 
\par Supreme Court Case No. CVA13-032}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Superior Court Case No. SP0051-12}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 

\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 AMENDED OPINION ON REHEARING}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Filed:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 June 24, 2015
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Cite as: 2015 Guam 18}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par 
\par Appeal from the Superior Court of Guam}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Argued and submitted on May 9, 2014}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 

\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16199969 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par \ltrrow}\trowd \irow0\irowband0\ltrrow\ts11\trgaph108\trleft0\trftsWidth3\trwWidth9360\trftsWidthB3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tblrsid10769695\tblind108\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb
\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5130\clshdrawnil \cellx5130\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4230\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\pard \ltrpar
\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid16199969 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Appearing for Real Party in Interest-Appellant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 William B. Pole, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Esq.\tab }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Law Offices of Gumataotao & Pole}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 115 San Ramon St., Ste. 301}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Hag\'e5t\'f1a, GU 96910}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par \cell }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Appearing for Petitioner-Appellee}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Minakshi V. Hemlani, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Esq.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Fisher & Assocs.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 De La Corte Bldg.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 167 E. Marine Corps Dr., Ste. 101}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 

\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Hag\'e5t\'f1a, GU 96910}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \cell 
}\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \trowd \irow0\irowband0\ltrrow
\ts11\trgaph108\trleft0\trftsWidth3\trwWidth9360\trftsWidthB3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tblrsid10769695\tblind108\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl 
\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5130\clshdrawnil \cellx5130\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4230\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row \ltrrow}\pard \ltrpar
\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid16199969 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \cell \cell }\pard \ltrpar
\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \trowd \irow1\irowband1\ltrrow
\ts11\trgaph108\trleft0\trftsWidth3\trwWidth9360\trftsWidthB3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tblrsid10769695\tblind108\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl 
\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5130\clshdrawnil \cellx5130\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4230\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row \ltrrow}\pard \ltrpar
\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid16199969 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \cell \cell }\pard \ltrpar
\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \trowd \irow2\irowband2\ltrrow
\ts11\trgaph108\trleft0\trftsWidth3\trwWidth9360\trftsWidthB3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tblrsid10769695\tblind108\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl 
\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5130\clshdrawnil \cellx5130\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4230\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row \ltrrow}\pard \ltrpar
\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid16199969 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Appearing for Respondent}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Vanessa W. Ji, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Esq.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The Law Office of Vanessa Ji, P.C.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 

\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 BankPacific Bldg.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 166 W. Marine Corps Dr., Ste. 102}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 

\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Dededo, GU 96929}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \cell \cell 
}\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \trowd \irow3\irowband3\lastrow \ltrrow
\ts11\trgaph108\trleft0\trftsWidth3\trwWidth9360\trftsWidthB3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tblrsid10769695\tblind108\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl 
\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5130\clshdrawnil \cellx5130\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4230\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard \ltrpar
\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16199969 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 BEFORE: ROBERT J. TORRES, Chief Justice; F. PHILIP CARBULLIDO, Associate Justice; and KATHERINE A. MARAMAN, Associate Justice.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 TORRES, C.J.:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [1]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
This Amended Opinion supersedes in its entirety the prior opinion of this court, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority v. Civil Service Commission (Chaco)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 2014 Guam 27.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Real Party in Interest-Appellant Evangeline P. Chaco was employed at Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 GMHA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 ) as a mammography technologist and was terminated by GMHA for performing work outside her scope of practice and for ethical and confidentiality violations.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Chaco appealed her termination to the Civil Service Commission (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 ) which, pursuant to its authority under 4 GCA \'a7 4406,\chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar
\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid923444 \rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs22\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 
\super\insrsid923444 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs20\insrsid923444  Title 4 GCA \'a7 4406 provides in pertinent part that the CSC \'93may sustain, modify or revoke the [adverse
] action taken.  The decision of the Commission or appropriate entity shall be final, but subject to judicial review.\'94  4 GCA \'a7 4406 (2005).}} issued a decision and judgment that modified Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s adverse action from a termination to a 30-day suspension.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 GM
HA filed a petition for judicial review with the Superior Court of Guam, which GMHA later amended.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Chaco filed a response to the Amended Petition for Judicial Review that was stricken by the trial court because the court found that no answer was permitted
 under the special procedures for a writ of review and the court could issue a writ to the CSC without notice and without a hearing.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The Superior Court subsequently found that the CSC failed to follow the standard set forth in 4 GCA \'a7 4403(d)\chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar
\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid923444 \rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs22\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 
\super\insrsid923444 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs20\insrsid923444  Title 4 GCA \'a7 4403(d) authorizes the CSC to \'93
investigate and set aside and declare null and void any personnel action of an employee in the classified service if the Commission finds after conducting the necessary investigation that the personnel action was taken in
 violation of personnel laws or rules. . . . \'94  4 GCA \'a7 4403(d) (2005). }} and annulled the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s decision and reinstated Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s termination.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 On appeal, Chaco challenges both the Superior Court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s ruling which annulled the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s decision and the Superior Court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s order to strike Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s written response to the Amended Petition for Judicial Review.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [2]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
For the reasons set forth below, we reverse the Superior Court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s decision annulling the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s decision and judgment and reinstating Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s termination.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 We also reverse the Superior Court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s order striking Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s written response to the Amended Petition for Judicial Review.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 We remand for a determination of the appropriate amount of attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s fees to be awarded in this case.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 I.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [3]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
Chaco was employed in the classified service as a mammography technologist with GMHA.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 In 2011, GMHA served Chaco a notice of proposed adverse action.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Chaco met with the then GMHA interim administrator to orally respond to the charges.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 After considering Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s response, GMHA issued a final adverse action terminating Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s employment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 As grounds for
 the adverse action, Chaco was cited for performing work outside the scope of practice, and for ethical and confidentiality violations.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Specifically, Chaco was found to have accessed, on more than one occasion, the protected health information of a patien
t for whom Chaco had no such authorization.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Although the patient was a blood relative of Chaco, Chaco had no reason in the ordinary course of her work to access that information or to enter the neo-natal intensive care unit, which Chaco did to visit the patient.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Before her termination, Chaco had not been subject to prior discipline.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [4]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
Chaco appealed to the CSC and after a hearing on the merits, the CSC found by a unanimous vote that Chaco engaged in conduct outside of her described duties and in violation of hospital policy.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The CSC also found that GMHA failed to utilize progressive discipline.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Pursuant to its authority under 4 GCA \'a7
 4406, the CSC, by a vote of 4 to 2, modified Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s adverse action from termination to a 30-day suspension.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [5]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab G
MHA filed a petition for judicial review with the trial court, which GMHA later amended following the trial court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s order that the petition for judicial review had to be verified in accordance with 7 GCA \'a7 31103.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Chaco filed a Response to the Amended Peti
tion for Judicial Review asserting that Chaco had not been properly served with the amended petition, but still requesting that the court uphold the decision of the CSC and award attorney fees and costs.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [6]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
Thereafter, the trial court, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 sua sponte}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , issued an order striking Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s Response to the Amended Petition for Judicial Review.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
The court found that the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure are inapplicable to a petition for a writ of review and a response may not be filed in a writ of review proceeding under Guam law unless specifically requested and permitted by the court.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
The court determined that the method by which review may be obtained was }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 solely governed by the statutory sections 7 GCA \'a7 31101, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
et. seq.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
 and the court could issue the writ without notice and without a hearing.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Record on Appeal (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 RA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 ), tab 16 at 6 (Order, May 11, 2012).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Only after the writ is issued and a return of the transcripts are made would the parties be entitled to a hearing.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The court then issued a writ of review to the CSC, 
ordered the CSC to certify a transcript of the record and proceedings with the CSC,\chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid923444 \rtlch\fcs1 
\af37\afs22\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \super\insrsid923444 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs20\insrsid923444  The trial court relied on 7 GCA \'a7
 31105 to \'93command\'94 the CSC to certify a transcript of the record and proceedings even though 4 GCA \'a7 4406, which governs adverse action appeals, explicitly provides that GMHA as the party who appealed the CSC\rquote 
s decision is responsible for providing certified transcripts of hearings and shall bear associated costs.  RA, tab 16 at 8 (Order).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\insrsid923444   }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs20\insrsid923444 
The trial court\rquote s misplaced reliance on the statutory provisions governing writs of review is further discussed in IV.A below.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs20\insrsid923444  }}
 and scheduled a hearing date after which the court would }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 determine judgment either affirming, annulling, or modifying the proceedings below, in accordance with 7 GCA \'a7\'a7 31108 and 31109.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  at 9.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [7]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
The CSC later filed for leave to request that the court reconsider that portion of its prior order requiring the CSC to provide certified copies of the adverse action proceedings, asking instead that GMHA provide the transcripts.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Chaco also filed a motion asking the court to reconsider its prior order striking her response pursuant to Guam Rules of Civil Procedure (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 GRCP}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 ) Rules 59(e) and 60(b)(6), and subsequently filed an amended motion.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 After a hearing, the trial court denied Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s amended motion for reconsideration.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [8]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
GMHA also sought instruction from the court regarding the preparation of the transcripts from the CSC proceedings because the poor audio quality of the recording prevented completion of the transcripts.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
At the hearing on the petition for judicial review, the trial court determined that the transcripts of the CSC proceedings were not necessary where the inquiry before the trial court was the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s conclusions of law\emdash not its findings of fact.\chftn {\footnote \ltrpar 
\pard\plain \ltrpar\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid923444 \rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs22\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 
\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \super\insrsid923444 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs20\insrsid923444  The 
parties did not order any trial court transcripts of this hearing, but they do not dispute that the trial court decided, and at Oral Argument on appeal the parties agreed, that the court could proceed with its judicial review of the CSC decision without a
ny transcripts of the CSC proceedings.  }}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
After the hearing, the trial court issued its final decision and order on GMHA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s petition for judicial review.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The trial court held that the CSC failed to follow the standard set forth in 4 GCA \'a7 4403(d) to set as
ide or declare null and void the action of GMHA, and the CSC was required by the CSC Hearing Procedures CSC-400(a)(2) and CSC-400(B)(2)\chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar
\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid923444 \rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs22\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 
\super\insrsid923444 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs20\insrsid923444  The trial court cited to the CSC Rules of Procedure for Adverse Action Appeals before these rules were amended in Marc
h 1, 2010.  The prior rules were not substantively different from the rules amended in 2010, but the correct citations should have been to CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs20\insrsid923444  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs20\insrsid923444 AA R.11.5.1 and 11.7.1.}} to review only for procedural compliance in effecting the adverse action and to sustain the adverse action if GMHA proved the charges against Chaco.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
The trial court also found that the CSC did not specify with sufficient detail the reasons for modification under CSC-400(4),\chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar
\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid923444 \rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs22\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 
\super\insrsid923444 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs20\insrsid923444  This citation should have been to CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs20\insrsid923444  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs20\insrsid923444 
AA R.11.7.3.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\insrsid923444  }} therefore, no modification was permitted, and the CSC was required to uphold the adverse action.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Accordingly, the trial court annulled the CSC modification and reinstated Chaco}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s termination of employment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [9]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
Chaco timely appealed.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 II.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 JURISDICTION}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [10]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab This co
urt has jurisdiction over an appeal from a final judgment of the Superior Court pursuant to 48 U.S.C.A. \'a7 1424-1(a)(2) (Westlaw through Pub. L. 113-163 (2014)) and 7 GCA \'a7\'a7 3107 and 3108(a) (2005).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 III.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 STANDARD OF REVIEW}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [11]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Generally, where the sta
ndard of judicial review of an agency action is enunciated by regulation or statute, such standard of review will govern.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Fagan v. Dell}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Isola}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 2006 Guam 11 \'b6 9.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Title 4 GCA \'a7 4407(a) provides that in an adverse action appeal to the CSC, }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 the burden of p
roof shall be upon the [GMHA] to show clearly and convincingly that the action of [GMHA] was correct.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 4 GCA \'a7 4407(a) (2005).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The CSC may sustain, modify or revoke the adverse action taken, and its decision is }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 final, but subject to judicial review.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 4 GCA \'a7 4406.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The standard for the judicial review of the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s decision, however, is not specified in the statute.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [12]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
GMHA asserts that the trial court is required to review }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 de novo}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  an administrative agency}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s conclusions of law and that the agency}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s findings of fact are reviewed under the substantial evidence standard.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 In her reply brief, Chaco, relying on the U.S. Supreme Court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s decision in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 City of Arlington, Texas v. FCC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
, 133 S. Ct. 1863 (2013), argues that because the Legislature did not state how the CSC should modify adverse actions, the CSC promulgated its own rules and regulations for adverse action appeals, and deference is owed to the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s decision to modify Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s adverse action based upon her employment record. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 {\*\bkmkstart\bkmkcolf0\bkmkcoll1 h.gjdgxs}{\*\bkmkend h.gjdgxs}
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [13]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab In }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 City of Arlington}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
, the Supreme Court reiterated the standard for reviewing an agency}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s construction of a statute that it established in the seminal case of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
, 467 U.S. 837 (1984).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 In reviewing an agency}
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s construction of a statute, the court must reject those constructions that are contrary to clear congressional intent or frustrate the policy that Congress sought to implement.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 See Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Res. Def. Council, Inc.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 467 U.S. 837, 842-44 (1984) (establishing two-part test for reviewing an agency}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s interpretation of a statute).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
When a statute is silent or ambiguous on a particular point, the court may defer to the agency}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s interpretation.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 See id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  at 843.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Review is limited to whether the agency}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s conclusion is based on a permissible construction of the statute.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Thus, there may be deference to an agency}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s reasonable interpretation of a statutory provision where Congress has left open the question of the agency}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s discretion but no deference is owed to an agency when }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Congress has directly spoken to the precise question at issue.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  at 842.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [14]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
Here, the trial court is not reviewing the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s interpretation of an ambiguous statute left to it by the legislature.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Title 4 GCA \'a7 4406 expressly allows the CSC to sustain, modify or revoke adverse actions.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
GMHA also does not dispute that the CSC has authority to modify adverse actions but instead simply questions whether the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s modification of Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s adverse action was in accordance with law or supported by substantial evidence.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Thus, the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Chevron}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  deference afforded to an agency}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s statutory interpretation does not apply to this case. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [15]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
Instead, the standard of review for an agency}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s factual findings is the substantial evidence standard.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Dickinson v. Zurko}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 527 U.S. 150, 164 (1999) (}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 A reviewing court reviews an agency}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s reasoning to determine whether it is }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 arbitrary}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  or }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 capricious,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
 or, if bound up with a record-based factual conclusion, to determine whether it is supported by }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 substantial evidence.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '"}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 ); }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 see also}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 MHC Operating Ltd. P}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 ship v. City of San Jose}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 130 Cal. Rptr. 2d 564, 573-75 (Ct. App. 2003); }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Hagopian v. State
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 167 Cal. Rptr. 3d 221, 228 (Ct. App. 2014); }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Toohey v. Nitze}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 429 F.2d 1332, 1334 (9th Cir. 1970); 5 GCA \'a7
 9240 (2005) (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Judicial review may be had of any agency decision by any party affected adversely by it.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 If the agency decision is not in accordance with law or not supported by substantial evidence, the court shall order the agency to take action according to law or the evidence.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 ).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Substantial evidence is more than a mere scintilla, but less than a preponderance.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 NLRB v. Int}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 l Bhd. of Elec. Workers, Local 48}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
, 345 F.3d 1049, 1053-54 (9th Cir. 2003) (internal quotation marks omitted).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 It means such relevant evidence as }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to support a conclusion.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
 at 1054 (internal quotation marks omitted).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [16]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
The substantial evidence standard requires the appellate court to review the administrative record as a whole, weighing both the evidence that supports the agency}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s determination as well as the evidence that detracts from it.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 See Mayes v. Massanari}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 276 F.3d 453, 458-59 (9th Cir. 2001).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The standard, however, is }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 extremely deferential,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  and a reviewing court must uphold the agency}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s findings }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 unless the evidence presented would }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 compel}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  a reasonable factfinder to reach a contrary result.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 See Monjaraz-Munoz v. INS}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
, 327 F.3d 892, 895 (9th Cir. 2003), }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 amended by }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 339 F.3d 1012 (9th Cir. 2003) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted); }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Krull v. SEC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
, 248 F.3d 907, 911 (9th Cir. 2001) (noting court must }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 weigh pros and cons in the whole record with a deferential eye}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 ).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 If the evidence is susceptible to more than one rational interpretation, the court may not substitute its judgment for that of the agency.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 See Snoqualmie Indian Tribe v. FERC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 545 F.3d 1207, 1212 (9th Cir. 2008);}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  McCartey v. Massanari}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 298 F.3d 1072, 1075 (9th Cir. 2002); }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 see also}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Sule v. Guam Bd. of Dental Exam}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 rs}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 2008 Guam 20 \'b6 26 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Und
er a substantial evidence standard of review . . . [a]n appellate court must not do its own weighing of the evidence or substitute its factual determinations for that of the lower court.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 ).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [17]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The interpretation of a statute is a legal question subject
 to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 de novo}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  review.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Data Mgmt. Res., LLC v. Office of Pub. Accountability}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 2013 Guam 27 \'b6 17 (quoting }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Guerrero v. Santo Thomas}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 2010 Guam 11 \'b6 8).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 IV.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 ANALYSIS}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [18]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
During the course of the proceedings for judicial review of the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s decision modifying Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s termination, the trial court made two distinct rulings which Chaco appealed.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 First, the trial court struck Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s response to the petition for judicial review, ruling that the parties must follow the writ of review procedures found in 7 GCA \'a7 31101 }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 et seq.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
 when filing a petition for judicial review and that no answer or response to the petition is permitted under those procedures.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Second, the trial court annulled the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s decision modifying Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s termination}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 because, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 inter alia}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , the CSC failed to follow the standard set forth in 4 GCA \'a7 4403(d).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 We discuss each of these rulings in turn. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 A.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Procedures Applicable to Petitions for Judicial Review }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [19]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
Before deciding whether the trial court erred in striking Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s response to GMHA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s petition for judicial review of the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s decision, we must review the procedures which govern the proceedings when a petition for judicial review of a CSC adverse action decision is filed.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 In }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Carlson v. Perez}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , this court held }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 that t
he proper way for classified employees of the government of Guam or any of its instrumentalities, corporations or agencies to utilize the right of judicial review of CSC decisions is by filing a }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Petition for Judicial Review.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '" }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 2007 Guam 6 \'b6 65; }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 see also Perez v. Judicial Council of Guam}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 2002 Guam 12 \'b6 12.}
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 We also stated in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Carlson }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 reliance on the procedures of the writ of mandate\chftn {\footnote \ltrpar 
\pard\plain \ltrpar\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid923444 \rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs22\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 
\af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \super\insrsid923444 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs20\insrsid923444  \'93[Writ of Mandate] may be issued by any court, [except a commissioner\rquote s court or police court,] to any inferior tribu
nal, corporation, board, or person to compel the performance of an act which the law specially enjoins, as a duty resulting from an office, trust, or station; or to compel the admission of a party to the use and enjoyment of a right or office to which he 
is entitled, and from which he is unlawfully precluded by such inferior tribunal, corporation, board, or person.\'94  7 GCA \'a7 31202 (2005).  The writ of mandamus may also be denominated a writ of review.  7 GCA \'a7 31201 (2005).}}
 is inappropriate because the extraordinary remedy of mandate is discretionary and carries a threshold of satisfying certain statutory requirements, while review of a CSC adverse action decision should be heard as a matter of right, not discretion.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 2007 Guam 6 \'b6 66. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [20]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab In }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Data Management Resources}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
, this court further explained that although a petition for judicial review was developed in an ad hoc fashion, a writ is not synonymous with a petition for judicial review.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 2013 Guam 27 \'b6 28 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Petition for Judicial Review, coupled with a pe
tition for an alternative writ of review, should not be equivocated with a writ or special proceeding standing alone.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 ).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [21]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
The trial court found that GMHA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Petition for Judicial Review primarily relies upon 4 GCA \'a7 4406 as the statute conferring jurisdiction over a writ of review,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  and under }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Carlson}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 7 GCA \'a7 31101 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 et seq.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 control[s] the Court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s determination of this matter, procedurally, and therefore, the Court must follow the strictures set forth under the statutory scheme.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 RA, tab 16 at 3 (Order).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Because the trial court determined that the method of review is governed solely by the statutory sections 7 GCA \'a7 31101 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 et seq.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , the court found that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure, which include requirements concerning answers, defenses, discover
y, scheduling conferences, and trials (all of which are absurd in the context of judicial review) are not applicable.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  at 6.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The court further stated that notice to any of the parties was not required.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 We disagree. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [22]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab Although in }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Carlson}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  we found
 that reliance on the procedures for a writ of mandate is inappropriate for a judicial review of a CSC adverse action decision, this finding does not require, as the trial court found, that the writ of review procedures should govern instead.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Carlson}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  expl
ained that the extraordinary remedy of mandate is discretionary and carries a threshold of satisfying certain statutory requirements, while review of a CSC adverse action decision should be heard as a matter of right, not discretion.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 2007 Guam 6 \'b6 66.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The same rationale applies to the procedures for writs of review. }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [23]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
The grant of a writ of review\chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid923444 \rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs22\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f37\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \super\insrsid923444 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\insrsid923444  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs20\insrsid923444 \'93
A writ of review may be granted by any court, when an inferior tribunal, board, or officer, exercising judicial functions, has exceed [sic] the jurisdiction of such tribunal, board, or officer, and there is no appeal, nor, in the judgment of the court, an
y plain, speedy, and adequate remedy.\'94  7 GCA \'a7 31102.  }} is discretionary, and there must not be an appeal or any plain, speedy, or adequate remedy.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Judicial review of a CSC adverse action decision is a matter of right, not discretion.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Moreover, 7 GCA \'a7 31102 states that a }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
writ of review may be granted by any court, when an inferior tribunal . . . has exceed [sic] the jurisdiction of such tribunal.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 7 GCA \'a7 31102 (2005).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Although the CSC is an inferior tribunal, the ability of the CSC to hear appeals o
f adverse action decisions taken to suspend, demote or dismiss an employee from the classified service is not in excess of its jurisdiction.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The CSC is granted express statutory authority to hear and decide adverse action appeals.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 4 GCA \'a7 4406.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Likewise
, the CSC has the ability to sustain, modify or revoke the adverse action taken.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Because the CSC has not exceeded its statutorily granted jurisdiction, it would be inappropriate to issue a writ of review or rely on the writ of review procedures.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The trial court erred in determining that the }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
method by which [petitions for judicial review] may be obtained is solely governed by the statutory sections 7 GCA \'a7 31101, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 et seq.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  applicable to a writ of review.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 RA, tab 16 at 6 (Order).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [24]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab We recognize 
that 4 GCA \'a7
 4406 confers jurisdiction on the trial court to review CSC decisions to sustain, modify or revoke adverse actions through a petition for judicial review, but that the procedural rules applicable to the exercise of this jurisdiction are not spe
cifically pointed out by law or by rules of procedure adopted by this court.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Nevertheless, 7 GCA \'a7 7117 expressly states: }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16199969 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16199969 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
When jurisdiction is by law conferred on a court or judicial officer, all the means necessary to carry it into effect are also given
; and in the exercise of this jurisdiction, if the course of the proceeding be not specifically pointed out by law or by rules of procedure adopted by the Supreme Court, any suitable process or mode of proceedings may be adopted which may appear most conf
ormable to the spirit of this Title.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16199969 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 7 GCA \'a7 7117 (2005).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
The writ of review procedures were not suitable or appropriate for petitions of judicial review, and the trial court should have looked to other procedural rules for guidance.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [25]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab Turning to the sp
ecific question of whether the trial court should have struck Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s written response to the petition for judicial review, the trial court determined that the GRCP did not apply because the proceeding was governed solely by the writ of review procedures.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 RA, tab 16 at 6 (Order).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The requirements concerning }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
answers, defenses, discovery, scheduling conferences, and trials (all of which are absurd in the context of judicial review)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  were therefore, according to the trial court, not applicable.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The trial court continued by stating that no notice at all is required to be given to any of the parties prior to the issuance of the writ because a writ of review }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
merely issues to a lower tribunal to certify a transcript of the record to the reviewing Court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 does not implicate any substantive or fundamental rights of the Real Party in Interest.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  at 7.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Accordingly, the trial court held that no answer to the amended petition would be permitted and struck Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s response.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  at 8-9.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 This was in error. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [26]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab To the trial court}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s credit, it acknowledged that the GRCP expressly states that there is one form of civil action which includes special proceedings and that the GRCP would seem to apply to petitions for judicial review.\chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar
\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid923444 \rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs22\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 
\super\insrsid923444 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs20\insrsid923444   The trial court cited GRCP 1 and 2.  GRCP 1 states in pertinent part: \'93
These rules govern the procedure in all suits of a civil nature, including civil actions, domestic actions, special proceedings and criminal matters of which the court has jurisdiction. . . .  They shall be 
construed and administered to secure a just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action.\'94  Guam R. Civ. P. 1.  GRCP 2 states: \'93There shall be one form of action to be known as \lquote civil action.\rquote   Within the category of \lquote 
civil action\rquote  there are the following kinds of cases: civil cases, domestic cases, and special proceedings.\'94  Guam R. Civ. P. 2.}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 However, the court found that the specific statutory procedures governing writs set forth in the Guam Code were applicable to petitions for judicial revi
ew and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
trump the general civil rules for two reasons: first, statutes enacted by the legislature cannot be overruled by non-legislatively promulgated rules; and second, there is an important distinction between the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  in tha
t most of the extraordinary writs have been abolished by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, while Guam has retained all of its special writ statutes under the label }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Civil Special Proceedings.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  at 3-4.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [27]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
We have already explained why the procedural requirements governing a writ of review were not appropriate to apply to a petition for judicial review and why the trial court erred in so holding.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Consequently, the trial court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s perceived impediments to applying the GRCP disappear.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Moreover, in contrast to the trial court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s ruling, Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s substantive rights were implicated in the judicial review.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 On review, the trial court annulled the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s modification and reinstated Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s termination.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The merits of the case were decided without Chaco being 
afforded the opportunity to defend the appeal via a written response, which Chaco asserts violates due process.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Clearly Chaco should have been afforded a right to notice and the ability to file a response.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 See, e.g.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , Guam R. Civ. P. 5, 7. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [28]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab Ordinaril
y, the violation of such a right alone would not only constitute error but require that the matter be remanded to allow Chaco the opportunity to file an answer to the petition.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 However, Chaco was given the opportunity to answer and present oral argument s
upporting the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s decision at the hearing on the petition.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
In addition, the parties stipulated to the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s findings of fact.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Although Chaco had a right to file a written response, she does not demonstrate any prejudice she may have suffered as a consequence of the court striking a written response.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
This is not surprising considering she was permitted to answer the petition and be heard during oral argument and the facts were not in dispute.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Thus, although we find the trial court erred in applying the
 writ of review procedures to a petition for judicial review and reverse its decision to strike Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s response, we do not need to remand.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 In the interest of providing guidance to the trial court and to the practicing bar, and until rules of procedure ar
e adopted by the Supreme Court, in future cases involving petitions for judicial review of CSC decisions, the trial court should utilize applicable provisions of the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 which may appear most conformable to the spirit of . . . Title [7].}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 7 GCA \'a7 7117.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [29]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
We will now review the trial court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s order annulling the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s modification of Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s termination.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 B.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Trial Court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s Annulment of the Civil Service Commission}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s Decision}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16199969 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 1.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Applicability of 4 GCA \'a7 4403(d)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16199969 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [30]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
The trial court determined that pursuant to 4 GCA \'a7
 4403(d), the CSC may investigate and set aside and declare null and void any personnel action of an employee in the classified service if the CSC finds after conducting the necessary investigation that th
e personnel action was taken in violation of personnel laws or rules.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The court held that there was no requirement in GMHA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s personnel regulations that GMHA use progressive discipline and the CSC failed to follow the standard set forth in 4 GCA \'a7 4403(d).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 In its decision and order, the trial court did not mention 4 GCA \'a7
 4403(b), which provides that the CSC }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 shall }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 hear appeals from the adverse actions taken to suspend, demote or dismiss an employee from the classified service }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 if}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  such right of appeal to the
 CSC is established in the personnel rules governing the employee.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 See}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  4 GCA \'a7 4403(b).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [31]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
Chaco argues the trial court erred in analyzing Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s appeal under the standard set forth in 4 GCA \'a7 4403(d).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Appellant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s Br. at 9 (Dec. 31, 2013).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Chaco cont
ends that a plain reading of section 4403(b) confers authority to the CSC over adverse actions of classified employees, while section 4403(d) confers authority to the CSC over all other personnel actions.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 She further}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 points out that section 4403(d) states that it }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
shall not be deemed to permit appeals by employees from adverse actions not covered in Subsection (b) above,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  denoting that an adverse action under section 4403(b) is clearly distinct from a personnel action described in section 4403(d).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Moreover Chaco asserts that it is obvious sections 4403(d) and 4403(b) are independent sections and not meant to be read together, because under section 4403(d) the CSC }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 may investigate . . . any personnel action,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  while section 4403(b) requires that the CSC }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 shall hear appeals from the adverse actions.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [32]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab In }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Guam Federation of Teachers v. Government of Guam}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , this court reiterated that an adverse action is one in which an agency demotes, suspends or dismisses a
 classified employee, while a personnel action lies outside of those parameters.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 2013 Guam 14 \'b6\'b6 52-56; }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 see also Santos v. Gov}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 t of Guam}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 2012 Guam 9 \'b6\'b6 7-10.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 A plain reading of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 4 GCA \'a7 4403 reflects that the CSC has the power, duty and responsibility t
o hear appeals from adverse actions taken to suspend, demote or dismiss an employee from the classified service pursuant to section 4403(b), while section 4403(d) gives the CSC the discretion to investigate and set aside other personnel actions.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 It is und
isputed that Chaco, a classified employee, was dismissed by the adverse action of GMHA.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Therefore, the adverse action by GMHA is properly governed by 4 GCA \'a7 4403(b), not section 4403(d).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [33]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
The trial court erroneously relied on section 4403(d) when it held that the CSC failed to follow the standard set forth in section 4403(d) and GMHA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s action may only be set aside if taken in violation of GMHA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s personnel laws or rules.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The trial court should have instead looked to section 4403(b), which does not hav
e the same limiting language found in section 4403(d).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Section 4403(d) did not apply to Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s adverse action appeal, and the CSC was not limited in its ability to sustain, modify or revoke GMHA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s adverse action by the standard found in section 4403(d).}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Indeed, 4 GCA \'a7
 4406, which governs adverse action appeals to the CSC, expressly gives the CSC the authority to sustain, modify or revoke any adverse action taken.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 We now will examine the trial court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s decision annulling the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s modification of the adverse action taken by GMHA and reinstating Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s termination.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16199969 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 2.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Civil Service Commission}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s Modification of Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s Adverse Action}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16199969 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [34]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
CSC Rule 11.7.3 allows for the modification of adverse actions if the CSC finds the modification is warranted based on the employee}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s past record, gravity of the offense or circumstances of the case.\chftn {\footnote \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar
\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid923444 \rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs22\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \f37\fs22\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 
\super\insrsid923444 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs20\insrsid923444  Rule 11.7.3 provides:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid923444 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi720\li720\ri720\sb120\sa120\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid923444 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs20\insrsid923444 
If Management proves the charges, but the CSC finds, that because of the Employee\rquote s past record or the gravity of the offense, or the facts and circum
stances of the case, that the adverse action should be modified, it may modify the adverse action accordingly.  The reasons for such modification shall be stated in the decision of the CSC.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid923444 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs20\insrsid923444 Any compensation or benefits due as a result of the modification shall be restored to the Employee.  The CSC may not modify an adverse action to the Employee\rquote 
s detriment.  In the event the CSC modifies the adverse action taken by Management, the CSC shall make a separate determination as to whether the Employee has prevailed for purposes of awarding attorney fees to the Employee.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid923444 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid923444 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs20\insrsid923444 AA R. 11.7.3.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af37\afs20 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\insrsid923444  }}}
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 AA R. 11.7.3; }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 see also }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 CSC-400(B)(4).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Importantly, the CSC may modify the adverse action even if management proves the charges.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 AA R. 11.7.3.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Thus, Rule 11.7.3 conveys the CSC with broad powers to modify with the exception that the CSC may not modify an adverse action to the employee}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s detriment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [35]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
In its decision modifying Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s termination, the CSC ruled that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Chaco engaged in a course of conduct outside her prescribed duties and in violation of hospital policy, it also finds Management failed to utilize progressive discipline.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 RA, tab 2 at Ex. A (Pet. for Judicial Review, Apr. 5, 2012).}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
The trial court held that the CSC erroneously ruled GMHA was required to utilize progressive discipline.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 RA, tab 38 at 2 (Dec. & Order, Oct. 2, 2013).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 According to the trial court, the CSC did not cite any laws, rules or personnel policies of GMHA that make progressive discipline mandatory.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Because GMHA was empowered to termi
nate Chaco and her termination did not violate GMHA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s personnel rules, the trial court ruled that the CSC failed to follow the standard set forth in 4 GCA \'a7 4403(d) when it modified the termination.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  at 3.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The trial court further ruled that the CSC was required to uphold the adverse action because the CSC did not conduct a review of Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s record, gravity of offense, or sufficiently detail the reasons for modification under CSC-400(4).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [36]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
GMHA echoes the trial court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s decision by explaining its ability to terminate Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s employment without the utilization of progressive discipline.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Appellee}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s Br. at 8 (Jan. 30, 2014).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 GMHA points out that Chaco was unanimously found by the CSC to have violated GMHA Policies No. 6420-1 and 6420-15 of the GMHA HIPAA Policy and Procedures Manual (}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 HIPAA Policy}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 ).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
The purpose of HIPAA Policy 6420-1 is to establish clear expectations regarding all aspects of confidentiality pertaining to protected health information.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 HIPAA Policy 6420-1 makes clear that 
any breach of these confidentiality rules is considered extremely serious and may result in the immediate termination of the violator.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 HIPAA Policy 6420-1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 at 9.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 HIPAA Policy 6420-15 applies to access to electronic protected health information, and failur
e to comply with this Policy will result in disciplinary actions as per the sanctions found in Policy 6420-8.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 HIPAA Policy 6420-8 relating to sanctions states that the violator will be disciplined in accordance with the gravity of the violation, and the sanctions may}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs19 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
include, but are not limited to, re-training, verbal and written warnings, and immediate dismissal from employment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 HIPAA Policy 6420-8 at 2.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 GMHA argues that these policies allow for the immediate termination of an employee and do not require progressive discipline.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [37]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
Although it is true that no policy requires GMHA to utilize progressive discipline before terminating an employee for violation of GMHA Policies No. 6420-1 or 6420-15, the trial court fundamentally fails to recognize the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s express power to modify adverse actions and misreads the CSC}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s decision.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
The CSC acted in accordance with both its statutory powers to modify adverse actions and CSC Rule 11.7.3, which states that the CSC may modify an adverse action even if management proves the charges.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 AA R. 11.7.3.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Contrary to the trial court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s statement, the CSC did not find that GMHA was required to use progressive discipline before terminating Chaco, only finding that GMHA failed to utilize progressive discipline.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The CSC also found Chaco had not been subject to prior discipline.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [38]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
More importantly, the trial court is required to sustain the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s decision if supported by substantial evidence.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 See Dickinson}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 527 U.S. at 164; }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 MHC Operating Ltd. P}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 ship}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 130 Cal. Rptr. 2d 564; }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Hagopian}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 167 Cal. Rptr. 3d 221. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [39]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
In considering the circumstances of this case, the CSC found that Chaco engaged in a course of conduct outside of her prescribed duties and in violation of hospital policy.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 RA, tab 2 at Ex. A (Pet. for Judicial Review).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Specifically, the CSC found that Chaco engaged in confidentiality violations and entered a unit for the purpose of visiting her blood relative despite knowing the hospital policy restricting her access, but had no previous disciplinary history.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 at 2-3.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 In accordance with these findings, the CSC stated that progressive discipline was not utilized and modified Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s adverse action from termination to a 30-day suspension. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [40]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
We disagree with the trial court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s ruling that the CSC did not conduct a review of Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s past record, the gravity of the offense, the particular facts and circumstances, nor specify with sufficient detail the reasons for modification set forth under CSC-400(4).}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
The CSC held a hearing on the merits over a period of six days and issued a decision and judgment which included its findings of fact and discussion of its decision.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
The CSC found that Chaco engaged in conduct outside of her duties and in violation of hospital policy.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 The CSC also found that Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s unauthorized presence in the neo-natal intensive care unit was to visit a blood relative and that Chaco had not been subject to prior discipline.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Pursuant to its authority under 4 GCA \'a7
 4406, the CSC decided to modify the adverse action from termination to a suspension of 30 days\emdash the second harshest penalty only to that of termination.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Clearly the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s decision was within its power under section 4406, in accordance with Rule 11.7.3, and supported by substantial evidence.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Although the trial judge may have expected 
the CSC to provide additional reasons beyond those stated in its decision for modification of the adverse action taken by GMHA, the CSC satisfied its obligations under the rules of procedure for adverse actions.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Nevertheless, in order to avoid future chal
lenges to CSC modifications of adverse actions for the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s failure to state the reasons for such modification, it may behoove the CSC to be more specific about the reasons for modification.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 C.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s Fees}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [41]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s opening brief on appeal include
d a Guam Rules of Appellate Procedure (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 GRAP}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 ) Rule 13(k) request for attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s fees pursuant to 4 GCA \'a7 4406.1 and 7 GCA \'a7 26603.}
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Pet. Reh}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 g, Ex. 1 (Rule 13(k) Req. for Att}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 y}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s Fees, Dec. 31, 2013).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 We overlooked the request for attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s fees in our 
earlier Opinion and granted the Petition for Rehearing under GRAP 30 to address whether Chaco should be awarded attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s fees under either statute.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 See}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Guam Mem}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 l Hosp. Auth. v. Civil Serv. Comm}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 n}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 2014 Guam 27; }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Guam Mem}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 l Hosp. Auth. v. Civil Serv. Comm}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 n}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , CVA13-032 (Order (Mar. 13, 2015)).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Whether or not an award of attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s fees is appropriate in this case is an issue of statutory interpretation reviewed }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 de novo}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  because the issue has not yet been addressed by either the CSC or the Superior Court.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Data Mgmt. Res.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 2013 Guam 27 \'b6 17 (quoting }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Guerrero}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 2010 Guam 11 \'b6 8).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [42]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
Because this request was made during an appeal of an adverse action, the applicable statute to determine whether attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s fees are recoverable is 4 GCA \'a7 4406.1.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Title 4 GCA \'a7 4406.1 provides, in pertinent part:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \fi720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16199969 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
If an employee in the classified service retains an attorney to represent him or her before the Civil Service Commission or other applicable administrative body to challenge an adverse action brought against the employe
e, and the employee prevails in whole or in part before the Civil Service Commission or other applicable administrative body or a withdrawal of the adverse action by the department, agency or instrumentality that brought the adverse action, the employee s
hall be awarded and paid costs, if any, and reasonable attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s fees because of such attorney representation from funds of the department, agency, or instrumentality in which the employee was employed.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16199969 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 4 GCA \'a7 4406.1 (2005).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [43]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
GMHA initially argues that this statute only allows award of attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s fees incurred during representation of an appeal before the CSC and does not extend the award to fees incurred before the Superior or Supreme Court.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Appellee}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s Br. for Reh}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 g at 3 (Apr. 23, 2015).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Furthermore, GMHA maintains that because Chaco did not have representation at her appeal hearing before the CSC, she is not entitled to an award for fees incurred after that stage of the appeal.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [44]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
Previously this court interpreted this statute to apply when the employee}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s claim is an appeal from an adverse action from which the employee ultimately prevails.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Blas v. Guam Customs & Quarantine Agency}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 2000 Guam 12 \'b6 38.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 In that case, we held that Blas was entitled to the attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s fees ordered by the lower court and 4 GCA \'a7 4406.1 did not bar his recovery of attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s fees at stages following the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s review.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
When an employee challenges an adverse action through an appeal to the CSC, and, any subsequent judicial review, if the employee ultimately prevails in whole or in part after judicial review, that employee should recover attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s fees.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Chaco represented herself in front of the CSC, which led to a favorable modification of the adverse action, restoring her employment with GMHA.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Guam Mem}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 l Hosp.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 2014 Guam 27 \'b6 4.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 GMHA then sought judicial review of the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s decision.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  \'b6 5.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Although the language of section 4406.1 for the recovery of attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s fees seems restricted to representation before the CSC or another administrative body, we interpret the language of the statute more broadly to include the challenge of an adverse action brought against the employee until the matter is concluded.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 This i
ncludes any judicial review by the Superior Court of the decision of the CSC or any appeal of the Superior Court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s decision.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [45]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
GMHA next argues that Chaco should not receive attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s fees under 4 GCA \'a7 4406.1 because the statute requires that the employee prevail in whole or in part in the appeal, and}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
GMHA maintains that Chaco did not ultimately prevail in her appeal because she was still found in violation of her duties.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Appellee}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s Br. for Reh}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 g at 3.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 GMHA argues that because the CSC found that GMH
A prevailed on the merits in proving that Chaco violated her duties and hospital policies, the CSC would have decided against awarding attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s fees.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Chaco insists that only a partial victory is required by statute and because the proposed action w
as modified by the CSC, entitling her to keep her job, she at least, partially prevailed by obtaining a favorable judgment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Appellant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s Br. for Reh}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 g at 8 (Apr. 2, 2015).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [46]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
Making the determination of whether a party prevailed }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 requires the trial court to look at the lawsuit as a whole to determine which party, if any, prevailed.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Rahmani v. Park}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 2011 Guam 7 \'b6 64.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Generally, the prevailing party to a suit, for purposes of entitlement to recovery of costs in a contested case, ordinarily means the party achieving a favorable judgment.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 " }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 20 Am. Jur. 2d }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Costs}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  \'a7 8 (citing }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Waxman v. Waxman}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
, 995 N.E.2d 1138 (Mass. App. Ct. 2013),}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs18 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 review denied}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , 998 N.E.2d 343 (2013)).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
The statute requires only that the employee prevails in whole or in part, to be awarded reasonable attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s fees and costs.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 See}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  4 GCA \'a7 4406.1.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [47]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
GMHA distinguishes this case from }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Blas}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , where this court found an award of attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s fees for the employee appropriate, because the employee in that case }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 did not violate employment policies,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 "}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  whereas in the present case, Chaco was still found to have violated her duties and hospital policies.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Appellee}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s Br. for Reh}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 g at 4.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Instead, GMHA points to an adverse action appeal case in which the CSC did not award attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s fees where an employer had satisfied its burden on the merits, arguing that this case is more similar to that situation.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Id.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969  at 3 (citing }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Quinene v. Guam Mem}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 l Hosp. Auth.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , Adverse Action Appeal Case No. 09-AA40D (Dec. & J., Feb. 26, 2013)).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 However, these arguments fail to consider that Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s adverse action appeal to the CSC resulted in modification of the adverse action from termination to a 30-day suspension.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [48]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
The Superior Court decision to annul the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s modification and uphold Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
s termination by GMHA was ultimately reversed.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 This court reinstated the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s modification of the adverse action from termination to a suspension for a period of 30 days.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Accordingly, Chaco prevailed in part and is entitled to her attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s fees and costs that she incurred while 
prosecuting this appeal under section 4406.1 both at the Superior Court and Supreme Court.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Furthermore, because the request for attorney}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s fees are recoverable under section 4406.1, we need not address the applicability of 7 GCA \'a7 26603.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 V.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 CONCLUSION}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 [49]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 \tab 
Chaco should have been afforded an opportunity to file a written response to the petition for judicial review because the statutory provisions governing writs of review do not apply to a petition for judicial review.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Ordinarily, the violation of such a
 right would constitute the need for a remand, but Chaco was given the opportunity to answer and present oral argument supporting the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s decision at the hearing on the petition.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Moreover, the parties stipulated to the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s findings of fact.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Although Chaco had a right to file a written response, she did not demonstrate any prejudice she may have suffered as a consequence of the court striking her written response.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 
Therefore, we find the trial court erred in applying the writ of review procedures to a petition for judicial review and reverse its decision to strike Chaco}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s response, but we do not need to remand on this issue.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
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The trial court also erroneously relied on 4 GCA \'a7 4403(d) when it held that the CSC failed to follow the standard set forth in section 4403(d) and GMHA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s action may only be set aside if taken in violation of GMHA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
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s adverse action appeal, and the CSC was not limited in its ability to sustain, modify or revoke GMHA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s adverse action by the standard found in section 4403(d).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Furthermore, the CSC has authority to modify adverse actions based on 4 GCA \'a7
 4406 and Rule 11.7.3, and its decision was supported by substantial evidence.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 Accordingly, we }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 REVERSE, VACATE }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 the judgment}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 , }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 and reinstate the CSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199969 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\f0\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid923444\charrsid16199969 s modification of the adverse action from termination to a suspension for a period of 30 days.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
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