By Mr. Koutoujian of Waltham, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4009) of Ruth B. Balser and others (with the approval of the mayor and board of aldermen) for legislation to reclassify the position of dedicated fire apparatus mechanic in the firedepartment of the city of Newton. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

Ruth B. Balser

Kay Khan

Cynthia S. Creem

Peter J. Koutoujian

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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.

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An Act Reclassifying a Position by the Newton Retirement Board

    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, for purposes of group classification under the provisions of M. G. L. chapter 32, section 3 (2) (g), the position of “Dedicated Fire Apparatus Mechanic” within the Newton Fire Department shall be included in Group 2.  The Newton Retirement Board is hereby authorized to re-classify any member currently holding such position from Group 1 to Group 2.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.