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File #: 205365    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 3/20/2018 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/22/2018 Final action: 3/22/2018
Enactment date: 3/22/2018 Enactment #: 205365
Title: That the Administration amend its appointment and hiring practices with regard to public safety positions in accordance with MGL c151B, to allow this Board to review applicants responsibly for confirmation; specifically, that candidates be presented for preliminary approval by this Board prior to being directed for medical review or physical assessment.
Sponsors: Jefferson Thomas ("J.T.") Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Mark Niedergang, Lance L. Davis, Wilfred N. Mbah, Jesse Clingan

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That the Administration amend its appointment and hiring practices with regard to public safety positions in accordance with MGL c151B, to allow this Board to review applicants responsibly for confirmation; specifically, that candidates be presented for preliminary approval by this Board prior to being directed for medical review or physical assessment.

 

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Official Text

That the Administration amend its appointment and hiring practices with regard to public safety (Fire and Police) positions in accordance with MGL c151B to allow for this Board to review applicants’ responsibly for confirmation; specifically, that candidates be presented for preliminary approval by the Board of Aldermen prior to being directed for medical review or physical assessment.