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TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
*****DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF*****

Agreement

This agreement is between the Town of Canton, acting through its Board of Selectmen, and Ms. Helena
Rafferty (hereafter referred to as the Deputy Police Chief or employee).

SECTION I.
1) TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

a. This employment agreement shall extend from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018,

b. This contract may be extended subject to a successful performance evaluation during any initial
contract term and by written approval of the Board of Selectman or as otherwise modified in this
section

c. In the event the employee desires to resign the position of Deputy Police Chief before the expiration
of the aforesaid term of employment, the employee will provide written notice at least thirty (30)
days in advance to the Canton Board of Selectmen through its Police Chief. In the event that the
Town decides not to renew or extend this contract beyond June 30, 2018, the Town will provide at
least thirty (30) days advance notice in writing of the decision not to renew.

d. The Police Chief will review and evaluate the job performance of the Deputy Police Chief. The
Police Chief will apprise the Deputy Police Chief of the results of each review and evaluation in
writing. This evaluation will be completed by June 30th of each contract year.

e. The position of Deputy Police Chief is under the direct supervision of the Police Chief. The Police
Chief may recommend discharge of the Deputy Police Chief at any time during the term of this
agreement for good and just cause. In the event the Deputy is involuntarily separated by the Town
for any reason, not related to just cause and before the expiration of the aforesaid term of
employment, and during such time the Deputy is willing and able to perform the duties of the
position, the Town agrees to pay a lump sum cash payment, equal to one week's salary for each year
the Employee has served the Town as Deputy Chief.

f. It is understood that SECTION I of this contract provides for a uniform and consistent statement of
employee requirements and contract benefits and constitutes the full agreement between the Town
and the Employee. SECTION II included as an attachment, becomes part of this agreement,
provides for any other additional, unique and or position specific, term, condition and or benefit
agreed to by the parties and shall supereede any conflicting provision contained in Section I.
(Employee must list in Section II those specific items)

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TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
*****DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF*****
2) COMPENSATION:

The Town agrees to compensate the Deputy Police Chief for a 40 hour work week for the period
referenced below:

For the period of 7/1/2015 through 6/30/2016 the salary of $93,222.79 (2% COLA)
For the period of 7/1/2016 through 6/30/2017 the salary of $95,087.25(2% COLA)
For the period of 7/1/2017 through 6/30/2018 the salary of $96,989 (2% COLA)

a. Deputy Police Chief will be paid a Rank Differential payment of $5,200 paid out in fifty-two
(52) weekly installments of $100.00.

b. Salary payments are to be made in fifty-two (52) equal weekly installments or other payroll
frequency period as prescribed by the Town of Canton.
c. Parties acknowledge and agree that the Town will complete, subject to ATM funding during
FY16, a comprehensive position description and compensation evaluation. Parties further
agree to reopen this contract for the sole purpose of negotiating future compensation.
Parties agree to utilize the compensation evaluation, to further discuss, negotiate and
establish compensation for FYs 17 and 18.

d. Hours Worked and Overtime:

The Deputy Police Chief work period shall consist of four (4) consecutive duty days
followed by two (2) consecutive off-duty days or five (5) consecutive duty days
followed by two (2) consecutive off-duty days. A normal work day is eight (8) hours
and, at his discretion the Chief may allow a portion of the normal work day for the
purpose of taking part in a physical conditioning program at the Police Facility. This
option shall be allowed upon the approval of the Chief and is subject to periodic
changes as he so determines
ii. The Deputy Police Chief shall not be excluded from working private paid details and/or
details that call for extra duties whether for the Town or the private sector. All private
details shall be paid at time and one-half (1 1/2) the top step Sergeant's hourly rate plus
$1.00. All details worked for the Town shall be paid at time and one-half (1 1/4) the
officers base hourly rate.
The Deputy Policy Chief will be eligible for Private (non-town) unscheduled details
(those with less than (12) hours' notice) beginning between 12 midnight and 7:00 a.m.,
inclusive, shall be paid at time and one-half (1 1/2) the detail rate. Strike details will be
paid at time and one-half (1 Y2) the detail rate.
iv. All Private details will be paid from the scheduled starting time of the detail until the
detail is completed, inclusive.
v. The Deputy Police Chief shall not be assigned to nor accept any paid detail for a period
of twenty-four (24) hours from the end of a shift that was not worked due to the taking
of a sick day for personal illness. This section only applies when the employee has
used more than four (4) sick days in a calendar year.
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TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
*****DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF*****

vi, Replacement — In the event there is no sergeant or association member/Lieutenants/and
or Deputy Chief eligible or available to work as a shift supervisor, the position shall be
then only offered to an Officer in Charge (OIC)
vii, If the Deputy Policy Chief position shall not be reappointed or Ms. Helena Findlen is
not reappointed to Deputy Police Chief for reasons other than just cause, Ms. Findlen
shall be entitled to reinstatement in her rank as Lieutenant in the Canton Police
Department.

e. Performance Incentive Payment — The Deputy Police Chief who receives Meets Expectations
performance rating or higher shall receive the following annual non-cumulative performance
incentive payments:
i. After 20 years of continuous service - $700
ii. After 25 years of continuous service - $800

f. The Deputy Police Chief shall receive 25% of her base salary in regards to the Quinn Bill

g. Health Insurance Opt Out Stipend: If the Deputy Police Chief elect to decline the Town's
health insurance benefit program, either directly or through their spouse, and who can provide
proof of health insurance coverage from an alternate source are eligible to receive a stipend of
$2,500.00 per year. Payment of the stipend shall be on a pro-rated weekly basis and not paid as
a lump sum. In the event of a loss of health insurance coverage through an alternative source,
the Deputy Police Chief must notify the Town and either find another source of health insurance
or re-enroll in the Town's health insurance benefit. Payment of the stipend shall terminate on the
effective date of re-enrollment in the Town's health insurance benefit. There is no limit on the
number of times the employee may opt out or in and receive this benefit.

h. Cell Phone — The Deputy Police Chief will be issued a Town cell phone

3) INSURANCE AND OTHER BENEFITS:

a. HEALTH — DENTAL INSURANCE: A plan of medical and dental insurance consistent with
M.G.L., Chapter 32 B shall be provided to the employee with 75% paid by the Town and 25% paid
by the Employee or plan design and or cost sharing as otherwise prescribed by the Town of Canton.

b. VACATION LEAVE: The Town agrees to provide the employee in the amount of 28 days on the
anniversary date of employment as paid vacation. Time off for vacation is to be taken subject to the
approval of the Police Chief. Vacation time may be carried over from one year to the next year, to
a maximum of thirty (30) days. Upon the retirement, termination, resignation or death of the
employee, they (or their estate) will be paid the amount of all unused vacation time in full. Vacation
credit to employee accruals shall be made on July I st of each contract year, in full. The employee
may not carry over more than 30 current year vacation days in any contract year.

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TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
*****DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF*****

c. SICK LEAVE: Sick leave shall accrue at the rate of 1.25 days per month, accumulating, less paid
sick leave taken. An employee who retires pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 32 will be entitled to receive
salary compensation for Fifty Percent (50%) of unused accumulated sick time or seventy (70) days,
whichever is lesser. In the case of death, payment shall be made to the deceased employee's estate,
with payment calculated at the then current daily rate of pay. In no event shall sick time buy back
payment made to employee (salary compensation), under this section, exceed Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000.00).

d. The Deputy Police Chief shall earn one day off for every ninety (90) consecutive days during which
no sick leave is used. The Deputy Police Chief may earn a maximum of four (4) days off in any
fiscal year under this section. These days must be taken with the Chief's approval. In addition, the
employee is allowed, with the approval of the Appointing Authority, use of paid non-occupational
sick leave, up to five (5) days per contract year for family related sick leave. Employee may be
required, upon request by the Town, to provide a Physician's certificate at any time by the Town for
absence(s) of any duration.

e. PERSONAL LEAVE: Employee shall be granted 4 paid days per fiscal year for personal reasons.
Personal leave days may not be carried over from one contract year to the next contract year.

f. RETIREMENT: Contributory retirement coverage with Norfolk County Retirement Board will be
provided, as required by M.G.L. Chapter 152.

g. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: The Town will reimburse the Employee for job-related courses
taken as part of a degree program or credit towards maintaining a professional license or
professional competency. Books, registration fees, and all other costs will be paid for by the Town,
subject to funding availability. Payment will be made to Employee after successful course
completion. In no event shall said payment exceed one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars
($1,250.00) per fiscal year.

h. OTHER BENEFITS: The town will provide the Deputy Police Chief with the following additional
benefits as are conferred upon other Town Employees, including worker's compensation, and
approved leave(s) with and without out pay as approved by the Board of Selectmen.

i. JURY DUTY: The Employer agrees to make up the difference between the weekly wage and the
compensation received for jury duty pay.

J. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: In the event of death in the immediate family of the employee, the
employee shall be granted up to four (4) days leave without loss of pay, to attend the funeral or
memorial services. The term immediate family shall include the mother, father, wife, husband,
brother, sister, child, grandchild, grandparent, mother-in-law, father-in-law, stepparent of either
spouse, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law. In the event of death of the employee's uncle, aunt,
nephew, niece, or non-relative living in the employee's household for a minimum of one year, the
employee shall be granted one (1) day's leave on the day of the funeral.

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TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
*****DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF*****

k. TRAVEL EXPENSE(S): The Deputy Police Chief is authorized to use municipally supplied motor
vehicle for her unrestricted personal use as well as commuting to and from work consistent with
rules and regulations established from time to time by the Board of Selectman. She will be
reimbursed travel expenses, conference reimbursement, and out of state travel. All requests for
reimbursement shall be submitted in conformity with existing town practices and procedures
relating to reimbursement for expenditures.

4) PROFESSIONAL DUES AND SEMINARS:
The employee is required to maintain his/her professional competency. Educational courses,
seminars, and/or meetings approved by the Police Chief are encouraged. The Town shall pay costs
related to such attendance subject to funding availability. Prior approval from the Police Chief is
required for such participation to determine funding availability and ensure proper departmental
coverage, in the absence of the Deputy Police Chief. Annual membership dues for applicable
professional organizations/affiliations shall also be paid by the Town with prior approval required.

5) PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM: The Deputy Police Chief shall receive an additional $500 annual
stipend IF they successfully complete a physical endurance test or engage in another physical program
which demonstrates a high level of physical fitness and fits one of these four (4) criteria:
a. Be a full-time member of a gym or fitness facility and provide a letter that you attend on
a regular basis;
b. Participate in any organized athletic program on a regular basis;
c. Finish at least two 5k road races; or
d. Use the Gym at the police station at least three (3) times a week for three (3) months.

6) HOLIDAYS: The following days shall be recognized as paid holidays on the day on which they are
observed:

New Years Day Labor Day
Martin Luther King Day Columbus Day
Washington's Birthday Veteran's Day
Patriot's Day Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day Christmas Day
Independence Day V2 day preceding Christmas

7) DUTIES:
Under the direction of the Police Chief duties are identified in the position job description. Management
reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities outlined in the position description as determined
by the Employer during the term of this agreement with notice provided.

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TOWN OF CANTON
                                  CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
                                  *****DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF*****

8) ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
   Sections I and II contains the entire agreement between the parties and shall constitute and express all
   obligations of the Employer during the term of this employment agreement and supercede any previous
   written agreement.

9) INDEMNIFICATION: The Employer shall defend, save harmless and indemnify the Employee against
   any tort, professional liability claim or demand or other legal action, whether groundless or otherwise,
   arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of the Employee's duties as
   Deputy Police Chief. Employer will comprise and settle any such claim or suit and pay the amount of
   any settlement or judgment rendered thereon. Willful torts and criminal acts are excluded.



10) UNIFORMS: The Deputy Police Chief will be reimbursed Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00) annually
    for uniforms and related clothing. Employees may use a portion of their uniform allowance to defray
    the cost of cleaning their uniforms by submitting monthly receipts for reimbursement.

                                              SECTION II
The Deputy Police Chief will be paid out the following stipends:

Administrative Officer               $3,000 per year
Evidence Officer                     $1,600 per year
Sex Offender Registry Officer        $1,600 per year
First Responder                      from $250 -$300 per year
EMT                                  from $1,625 to $1,675
EMT License Renewal                  $200 every two years (new addition)

The Deputy Police Chief position will be authorized to attend fifty-two (52) hours for certification training
every two (2) years for recertification.




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TOWN OF CANTON
                             CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
                             *****DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF*****




For the Board of Selectmen                      For the Employee


                                                     a Findlen



Robert E. Burr, Jr.,
Vic Chairman


Kevin T. Feeney,
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Victor D. Del Vecch o,
Member


Mark J. Porter,
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