An Act authorizing Anthony Morales to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide information on whether Anthony Morales will actually be hired or certified after taking the exam, only that he is eligible to take it.

Act Allowing Anthony Morales to Take Police Officer Exam

This act allows Anthony Morales to take a civil service exam for the position of police officer in Haverhill, even if he is older than the usual age limit.

What This Bill Does

• Removes the maximum age requirement for Anthony Morales to apply for the police officer job in Haverhill.
• Requires that Anthony Morales must still meet all other requirements to be eligible for the position.

Who It Names or Affects

• Anthony Morales, who can now take the exam despite being older than the usual age limit.
• The city of Haverhill's police department, which may hire Anthony Morales if he passes the exam and meets other requirements.

Terms To Know

Civil service examination

A test that people take to show they are qualified for a government job.

Maximum age requirement

The oldest age at which someone can apply for a certain job or position.

Limits and Unknowns

• This act only applies to Anthony Morales and does not change the rules for other people who want to become police officers in Haverhill.
• It is unclear how many other similar cases might be handled differently because of this specific act.

Official Summary Text

An Act authorizing Anthony Morales to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4442) of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that Anthony Morales be authorized to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.4442

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law or rule or regulation to the contrary regulating the maximum age of applicants for appointment as police officer, Anthony Morales of the City of Haverhill, shall be eligible for appointment to the position of police officer in the City if he meets all other requirements, in which case he shall be eligible for certification and appointment to the police department of the City of Haverhill.

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

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