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MA H4122

MA H4122
Authorizing the mayor of the city of Methuen to appoint police cadets to the Methuen Police Department


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Introduced
10/10/2023
In Committee
10/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

By Representative Hamilton of Methuen, a petition of Ryan M. Hamilton and Francisco E. Paulino (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the mayor of the city of Methuen be authorized to appoint police cadets to the police department of said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the mayor of the city of Methuen to appoint police cadets who have completed at least two years of service in the Methuen Police Department's cadet program to fill vacancies in the lowest grade of the police force, without the need for certification from an eligible list under chapter 31 of the General Laws. The bill also allows the mayor to make selective appointments for affirmative action purposes to increase the employment of females and minorities as police cadets. Additionally, the bill sets limits on the number of appointments that can be made under this authority and requires the mayor to report any such appointments to the state's personnel administrator.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5123 (on 12/30/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4122
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4122.pdf
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