An Act authorizing the town of Natick to continue the employment of Police Chief James Hicks beyond the age of 65
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows the town of Natick, Massachusetts, to continue employing Police Chief James Hicks past the age of 65. The town has already approved this extension of his employment. The bill essentially removes the age restriction for Chief Hicks’s position within the Natick Police Department. It is based on a petition from the town of Natick.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Natick to extend Police Chief James Hicks’s employment.
- Overrides the town’s usual age limit for municipal employees.
- Based on a prior local approval from the town of Natick.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service.
- The bill was subsequently concurred by the Senate.
Who is affected
- Town of Natick, Massachusetts
- Police Chief James Hicks
- Residents of Natick
Notable changes
- Modifies the town’s policy regarding the maximum age for police chiefs.
- Provides an exception to the standard age requirement for a specific employee.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
David Paul Linsky
Cosponsor
David Paul Linsky
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