By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3817) of Robert M. Koczera and others relative to appointments to the Labor Relations Commission and appointments and reappointments to the Civil Service Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

Robert M. Koczera

Robert Haynes

Steven A. Tolman

Timothy J. Toomey, Jr.

Christine E. Canavan

Michael F. Rush

Mark V. Falzone

Joseph R. Driscoll

Joyce A. Spiliotis

Anne M. Gobi

Geraldo Alicea

Jennifer M. Callahan

Stephen Kulik

John P. Fresolo

Bruce J. Ayers

Michael E. Festa

Michael J. Moran

Brian P. Wallace

Michael W. Morrissey

Christopher N. Speranzo

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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.

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An Act to ensure quality appointments.

    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. Section 9O of Chapter 23 of the General Laws is amended by adding a new sentence to the end of subparagraph (c), “Effective January 1, 2004 any appointment of any member of the Labor Relations Commission will be by and with the advice and consent of the executive council.”

SECTION 2. Section 4I of Chapter 7 of the General Laws is amended by adding a new sentence after the second sentence, “Effective January 1, 2004 any and all appointments and reappointments to the Civil Service Commission shall be made by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the executive council.”