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 retired and waived his retirement allowance pursuant to section 90B of chapter 32 of the General Laws while working as the acting chief, may continue to serve in such position until the date on which a permanent chief of police is appointed, he is relieved of his duties by the mayor or he reaches the age of 67, 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 said chapter 32 for any service performed subsequent to his reaching the age of 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.
Approved, June 1, 2023.