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MA H3198
MA H3198Exempting all positions in the fire department of the town of Westwood from civil service laws
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Introduced
03/26/2015
03/26/2015
In Committee
11/05/2015
11/05/2015
Crossed Over
11/25/2015
11/25/2015
Passed
11/30/2015
11/30/2015
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/09/2015
12/09/2015
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
That the town Westwood be authorized to exempt the positions of fire chief and deputy fire chief from certain provisions of the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill exempts all positions within the fire department of the town of Westwood, specifically including the fire chief and deputy chief, from the requirements of chapter 31 of the General Laws, which refers to civil service laws. These civil service laws generally govern hiring, promotion, and other employment practices for public sector jobs to ensure fairness and merit-based selection. Importantly, this exemption will not affect the civil service status of anyone already holding one of these positions when the bill becomes law, and the act will take effect immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 149 of the Acts of 2015 (on 12/09/2015)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H3198 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3198 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3198.pdf |
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