Amendment #8 to H4790

An Act authorizing the town of Natick to continue the employment of police officer John Haswell

Mr. Linsky of Natick moves to amend the bill by adding the following section:

SECTION XXXX:

Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, John Haswell, Police Officer of the Town of Natick, may continue to serve in that position until reaching age 68, the date of his retirement, or the date he is relieved of his duties by the Select Board at their discretion, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of an officer. The Select Board may, at the Town's own expense, require that John Haswell be examined annually by a physician designated by the Select Board, to determine such physical and mental capability to perform the duties of his office.

No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of John Haswell, pursuant to chapter 32 of the General Laws for service subsequent to his reaching age 65; and upon retirement for superannuation, he shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to the allowance that he would have been entitled had he retired upon reaching age 65.

This act shall take effect upon its passage.