An Act authorizing the town of Pelham to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief

Plain English Breakdown

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Pelham Can Keep Police Chief Gary L. Thomann

This act allows Pelham to keep Gary L. Thomann as the police chief until May 17, 2032.

What This Bill Does

• Allows Gary L. Thomann to continue being the police chief of Pelham until he retires or is asked to leave, whichever happens first.
• Requires the select board to pay for a doctor's check-up to make sure Gary can do his job properly.
• Says that after May 31, 2027, no more money will be taken out of Gary’s regular pay for retirement benefits.
• Guarantees Gary gets full retirement benefits as if he retired on May 31, 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

• Gary L. Thomann
• The town of Pelham and its select board

Terms To Know

select board

A group of elected officials who make decisions for the town.

superannuation retirement allowance

Money given to someone when they retire, based on their years of service and pay.

Limits and Unknowns

• The act only applies until May 17, 2032.
• It does not say what happens after Gary retires or if he is asked to leave before then.

Official Summary Text

An Act authorizing the town of Pelham to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief
By Representative Saunders of Belchertown and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4742) of Aaron L. Saunders and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Pelham be authorized to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.4742

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Gary L. Thomann, the police chief of Pelham police department, may continue to serve in the position until May 17, 2032, the date of his retirement, or until the date he is relieved of his duties, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of his office. The select board may require, at its own expense, that Gary L. Thomann be examined by an impartial physician designated by the select board to determine such capability. No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of Gary L. Thomann pursuant to chapter 32 of the General Laws for any service subsequent to May 31, 2027, and upon retirement, Gary L. Thomann shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that which he would have been entitled had he retired on May 31, 2027.

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

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