The opinion of the Court was delivered by O'HERN, J.
This appeal concerns appellant's eligibility to be a candidate for appointment as a police officer in a civil service community. New Jersey's Constitution mandates that "[a]ppointments and promotions in the civil service of the State * * * shall be made according to merit and fitness to be ascertained, as far as practicable, by examination * * *." N.J.Const. art. VII, § 1, para. 2. The Merit System Board...
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