AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF CHARLES J. FEMINO AS ACTING CHIEF OF POLICE — File 212995

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF CHARLES J. FEMINO AS ACTING CHIEF OF POLICE Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Charles J. Femino, Acting Chief of Police of the City of Somerville, who had previously retired and has currently waived his retirement allowance pursuant to G.L. c. 32, s. 90B while working as the Acting Chief, may continue to serve in such position until the date on which a permanent Police Chief is appointed, he is relieved of his duties by the mayor, or he reaches the age sixty-six, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of such position. The mayor may, at the expense of the city, require him to be examined by an impartial physician designated by the mayor to determine such capability. No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of Charles J. Femino under chapter 32 of the General Laws for any service performed subsequent to his reaching age 65 and upon retirement Charles J. Femino shall resume a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that of his pre waiver rate. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage. REFILE OF PREVIOUS MATTER: BILL #: OF YEAR:

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF CHARLES J. FEMINO AS ACTING CHIEF OF POLICE. PETITION ___________ To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General Court Assembled. The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the passage of the accompanying bill or resolve. PETITIONERS: LEGISLATOR/CITIZEN DISTRICT/FULL MAILING ADDRESS Wilfred N. Mbah, Councilor at Large Mary Jo Rossetti, Councilor at Large Kristen E. Strezo, Councilor at Large William A. White, Jr., Councilor at Large Matthew McLaughlin, Ward 1 Councilor Jefferson Thomas Scott, Ward 2 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen, Ward 3 Councilor Jesse Clingan, Ward 4 Councilor Mark Niedergang, Ward 5 Councilor Lance L. Davis, Ward 6 Councilor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 7 Councilor Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor CHIEF SPONSOR: