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This bill establishes new provisions for the appointment and role of the Police Chief in Fall River, Massachusetts. Under the new law, the Police Chief position will be subject to civil service regulations (Chapter 31 of Massachusetts General Laws), while maintaining the Mayor's authority to appoint the Police Chief for a term not exceeding three years. The Police Chief will be designated as the head of the Fall River Police Department, responsible for its management and operation, and will serve as the "Appointing Authority" for all police department employees with the associated rights and duties outlined in Chapter 31 and other applicable laws. The bill specifically states that these provisions will apply to any Police Chief vacancy occurring after the bill's effective date, and importantly, it will not impact the existing civil service status, seniority, or rights of current Fall River Police Department employees. The act will take effect immediately upon its passage, providing a clear framework for future Police Chief appointments and departmental leadership in Fall River.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4214