By Mr. Moran of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4271) of Michael J. Moran  and others for legislation to authorize Michael McHugh of the city of Boston totake the open competitive examination for the position of police officer, notowithstanding the maximum age requirements. Public Service.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

Michael J. Moran

Kevin G. Honan

Steven A. Tolman

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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.

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An Act authorizing Michael McHugh to take the civil service examination for police officer.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

Whereas, the deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to forthwith to allow Michael McHugh to take the police examination, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.

Notwithstanding chapter 31 of the General Laws or any other general or special law, rule or regulation to the contrary regulating the maximum age of applicants for appointment Michael McHugh of the city of Boston shall be eligible to take the next open competitive examination for appointment as a police officer and if he meets all other requirements he shall be eligible for certification and appointment as a police officer.