JOHNSON, Judge.
Two issues are presented by this appeal: (1) whether a finding of just cause was required; and (2) whether the chief hearing officer properly rendered a decision even though he did not hear the testimony, the hearing officer who heard the testimony having resigned before rendering a decision.
The first issue we address is whether a finding of just cause was required in this case. G.S. 126-35 provides in pertinent part:
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