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MA H4747
MA H4747Exempting all police officer positions within the police department of the town of North Reading from the civil service law
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Introduced
12/01/2016
12/01/2016
In Committee
12/19/2016
12/19/2016
Crossed Over
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Passed
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/12/2017
01/12/2017
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
That the town of North Reading be authorized to exempt the positions of police chief and police officer from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the town of North Reading to exempt all police officer positions, including the Police Chief, from Chapter 31 of the General Laws, which is the civil service law governing public employment. This means that hiring and promotions for these positions after the bill takes effect will no longer be subject to the standard civil service rules, but will instead be governed by the town's charter, bylaws, and any relevant collective bargaining agreements, ensuring that current police officers' civil service status is protected.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 412 of the Acts of 2016 (on 01/12/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H4747 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H4747.pdf |
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