his remedies were.
Initially, on October 3, 1989, DeCecco was notified that the Governor was considering discharging him, and the reasons were clearly stated. DeCecco was given an opportunity for an informal predetermination meeting. After that hearing his employment was terminated, and at that time he was notified of his right to appeal in accordance with the procedure outlined in Executive Order No. 89-25. That is, DeCecco was told how he could appeal, the time in which he could appeal, to whom he could appeal, what powers the board hearing his appeal would have, and the fact that the appeal would follow all the rules and regulations employed by the Personnel Appeal Board.
Although DeCecco is an unclassified employee, he was appointed for a fixed term. Thus he is entitledit was no surprise the latter mark was beaten by O'Sullivan in a match that featured five centuries and 18 breaks of more than 50. Only one of the 23 frames did not include a half-century.

O'Sullivan, 41, who hugged his equally emotional opponent at the end, said: "It was a fantastic match and I am really pleased to be involved. I really enjoyed it. I would rather lose a good match than win an awful one.

"Ding is a special lad, a beautiful guy. He is all good; he doesn't have a bad bone in his body.

"He wants to win this title so bad. He is in a great place and I wish him all the best."

Analysis

Six-time world champion Steve Davis on BBC Two:

O'Sullivan gave opponent Ding a warm