SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, all positions in the City of Northampton that are covered by the Civil Service provisions of M.G.L. c. 31, including those positions in the Department of Public Works and Central Services Department, shall be exempt from chapter 31 of the General Laws.
SECTION 2. Section 1 shall not impair the civil service status of any person holding a position subject to Chapter 31 of the General Laws in the City of Northampton on the effective data of this act.
SECTION 3. The parties shall comply with the provisions of the Tentative Agreement Between the City of Northampton and IUOE, Local #98, dated December 22, 2022, with regard to the terms and conditions of the withdrawal of positions from chapter 31 of the General Laws as provided in this act.
SECTION 4. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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