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February 6, 2013

ROBERT D. BUTLER

SENT VIA PERSONAL HAND DELIVERY

Beatrice Acland Chief Examiner Human Resources Office 311 Grand Avenue, #107 Bellingham, WA 98225 RE: Paul Murphy Dear Ms. Acland: Please take this as notice of Paul Murphy withdrawing his appeal from the Civil Service Board. With the scheduling problems we experienced before the last term ended and the replacement of Board members, it is apparent we would again be left with a compromised panel of only two members leaving open the very expensive potential of 1 no decision being reached and the hearing needing to be re-litigated. We have appreciated your attention to this matter and courtesy throughout the process thus far. Today, we filed on behalf of Mr. Murphy a tort claim with the county and attached a complaint which, if necessary will litigate this in Federal District Court. Through the course of discovery conducted in relation to this appeal, evidence was established that gave rise to constitutional claims which are beyond the purview of the Civil Service Board in any event. Thank you again for your assistance.

Appeal of Termination

RDB:img Cc: Paul Murphy Daniel L. Gibson

New Board Member Ms. Papadakis indicated in her application material that both Bill Elfo and Dave McEachran are references. Given that, I presume she would recuse herself from considering this case given the appearance of fairness. PAUL MURPHY

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby on the date given below caused to be served the forgoing on the following individuals via Personal Hand Delivery:

Beatrice Acland Human Resources Office 311 Grand Aye, #107 Bellingham, WA 98225 Daniel L. Gibson Assistant Chief Civil Deputy 311 Grand Aye, Suite 201 Belling ham, WA 98225

DATED this

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day of February, 2013

K?stb Sexton Office Assistant

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