Bill > H2211

This bill amends Chapter 29 of the General Laws to add a new section, 31F, which will govern severance agreements negotiated by "authorities." An authority, as defined in section 39 of chapter 3, is generally a public body created to perform a specific function, such as a housing authority or a transportation authority. The key provisions of this new section stipulate that any severance agreement must be directly tied to the employee's years of service with the authority, prohibiting any cash bonuses. Furthermore, if a consulting contract is offered to the employee, it must be based on clearly defined services and associated fees. Finally, any legal fees paid on behalf of the employee are restricted to actions taken in good faith.