SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Thomas Austin, chief of the Police Department of the Town of Middlefield, may each continue to serve in such position until September 27, 2019, until the date of his retirement or until the date he is relieved of his duties by the Select Board, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of his office. The Select Board may, at its own expense, require that Thomas Austin be examined by an impartial physician designated by them to determine such capability. No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of Thomas Austin under chapter 32 of the General Laws for any service subsequent September 27, 2016, and upon retirement, he shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that which he would have been entitled had he retired on this date.

SECTION 2. Thomas Austin shall be subject to the limitations on hours worked and on payments to retired Town employees under paragraph (b) of section 91 of chapter 32 of the General Laws.

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.