HODGE v. N.C. DEP'T OF TRANSP

Public Officers and Employees — Reinstatement — chief internal auditor — internal auditor — not similar positions

The decision of the Court of Appeals in this case is reversed for the reason stated in the dissenting opinion in the Court of Appeals that plaintiff's current position of internal auditor with the DOT does not constitute reinstatement to a position similar to that of Chief Internal Auditor which he formerly held even though plaintiff's pay grade is the same.

PER CURIAM.

For the reasons stated in the dissenting opinion by Judge Walker, the decision of the Court of Appeals is reversed.

REVERSED.