AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF STEVEN TRAVER AS FIRE CHIEF
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, Steven Traver, chief of the fire department of the town of West Stockbridge, may continue to serve in such position, subject to approval by the select board of the town of West Stockbridge, until December 31, 2024, the date of his retirement or until the select board votes not to reappoint him to his position, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of his position. The select board may require that Steven Traver be examined by an impartial physician designated by the select board to determine his mental and physical capability. Deductions shall continue to be made from the regular compensation of Steven Traver under chapter 32 of the General Laws, while he is employed as chief of the fire department of the town of West Stockbridge in accordance with all applicable laws.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, February 29, 2024.