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Deputy Police Chief FY19-21
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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 Helena Rafferty (hereafter referred to as the Deputy Police Chief, or employee). The Police Chief shall provide day-to-day direction, guidance and supervision to this position — Deputy Police Chief SECTION I. 1) TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This employment agreement’s term is July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021 The position of Deputy Police Chief is under the direct, day-to-day supervision of the Police Chief. This contract may be extended or renewed by written approval of the Board of Selectmen. In the event the employee desires to resign from 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) calendar days in advance to the Canton Board of Selectmen through its Town Administrator. In the event that the Town decides not to renew this contract at the end of the term stated above, the Town will provide at least thirty (30) days advance notice in writing to the employee of the decision to not renew. The Police Chief may review and evaluate the job performance of the Deputy Police Chief. Such performance reviews may take place annually. This optional review would be in addition to day-to- day feedback and direction. Failure to perform this optional performance review shall not prejudice the Town in any way. The Town may discharge the Deputy Police Chief at any time during the term of this agreement for good cause. In the event the employee is separated/discharged by the Town for any other reason, not related to good cause and before the expiration of the aforesaid term of employment, and during such time the employee 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. Under the direction of the Police Chief, duties are as identified in the attached position description (Appendix B) which becomes part of this agreement. The Town reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities outlined in the position description as determined by the Employer during the term of this agreement.
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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF 2) COMPENSATION The Town agrees to compensate the Deputy Police Chief at a 40 hour work week for as follows: For the period of 7/1/18 through 6/30/2019 the salary of $158,100.00 (2% COLA) For the period of 7/1/2019 through 6/30/2020 the salary of $161,262.00 (2% COLA) For the period of 7/1/2020 through 6/30/2021 the salary of $164,487.24 (2% COLA) a. Annual salary payments are to be made in fifty-two (52) equal weekly installment payments. b. Overtime. It is understood that this position is a salaried position exempt under the Federal Fair Labors Standards Act. The position may require the Employee to work beyond his/her regular weekly schedule, including nights and weekends, as established by management and/or as needed to fulfill position responsibilities. Additional workdays within any fiscal year during the term of the Agreement shall be paid in addition to the above, at the regular daily rate of pay of the employee. c. The schedule of the position shall be as set by the Police Chief but normally shall be a five day on and two day off schedule. Nothing shall preclude the Police Chief from requiring additional work hours as work demand necessitates. d. The Deputy Police Chief shall not be excluded from working private details whether for the Town or private sector. All private details shall be paid at time and one half (1 4) the top sergeants’ hourly rate plus $1.00. All details worked for the Town shall be paid at time and one half of the top step Lieutenant with Masters’ degree. e. The Deputy Police Chief shall be eligible for Private (non-town) unscheduled details (these with less than 12 hours’ notice) beginning between 12 midnight and 7:00am inclusive, and shall be paid at time and one half (1 44) the detail rate. Strike details shall be paid at time and one half (1 ’4) the detail rate. f. All private details shall be paid from the scheduled starting time of the detail until the detail is completed, inclusive. . g. 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 an employee has used more than four (4) sick days in a calendar year. h. The Deputy Police Chief shall be issued a department cell phone. i. The Deputy Police Chief shall be paid and EMT licensure stipend of $1,800.00 to be paid out in fifty- two (52) weekly installments j. The Deputy Police Chief shall be authorized to attend fifty-two (52) hours for certification training every two years for certification.
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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF 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. VACATION LEAVE: The Town agrees to provide the employee in the amount 28 days per year as paid vacation on the anniversary date of employment. 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, he (or his estate) will be paid the amount of all unused vacation time up to fifty-eight (58) days. Vacation credit to employee accruals shall be made on July 1“ of each contract year, in full, not to exceed thirty (30) days. The employee may not carry over more than 30 current vacation days in any contract year. SICK LEAVE: Sick leave shall accrue at the rate of 1.25 days per month, accumulating without limit, 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 current daily rate of pay. In no event shall sick time buy back payment, under this section, exceed Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000.00). In addition, the employee is allowed, with the approval of the Appointing Authority, use of accrued sick leave, up to five 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. In addition, employee may be required to be examined by a Town-designated physician to verify need for absence. PERSONAL LEAVE: Granted 4 days per fiscal year. Personal leave days may not be carried over from one contract year to the next contract year. RETIREMENT: Contributory retirement coverage with Norfolk County Retirement Board will be provided, as required by state law. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: The Town will reimburse the employee for job-related courses taken as part of a degree or certificate 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 after proof of successful course completion is provided. It is agreed that the amount reimbursed to the employee will in no event exceed the $1,250 per fiscal year and will be subject to annual appropriation. This provision is subject to the sole discretion of the Town.
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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF g. OTHER BENEFITS: The town will provide the Police Chief with the following additional benefits as are conferred upon other Town Employees: 111F, paternity leave, leave of absence, and approved leave(s) with or without out pay as approved by the Town. h. JURY DUTY: The Employer agrees to make up the difference between the weekly wages and the compensation received for jury duty pay. i. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE — in the event of death in the immediate family of the employee, the employee shall be granted up to 4 consecutive 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, niece and nephew. In the event of death of the employee’s uncle, aunt, 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. k. TRAVEL — The Deputy Police Chief is authorized to use municipally supplied motor vehicle for his 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 Selectmen. He will be reimbursed travel expense, conference reimbursement, lodging 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. j. PROFESSIONAL DUES AND SEMINARS: The employee is required to maintain his/her professional competency. Educational courses, seminars, and/or meetings approved by the Town are encouraged. The Town shall pay costs related to such attendance subject to funding availability and in its discretion. 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 in its discretion. It is the employee’s responsibility to seek and request appropriate continuing education/professional licensure/certifications. k. PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM: The Town will reimburse the employee for enrollment at an approved health club facility. The employee must show satisfactory evidence of enrollment and or participation and provide the Town with receipted bills. Reimbursement by the Town will not exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500) in any contract year.
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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF 1. 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 Half day preceding Christmas If any of these days falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be considered the holiday. Holidays falling on a Sunday will be celebrated on Monday. 5. UNIFORMS The Deputy Police Chief shall be reimbursed the sum of Nine Hundred and fifty dollars ($950) annually for uniforms and related clothing. The Deputy Police Chief may use a portion of her allowance to defray the cost of cleaning their uniforms by submitting monthly receipts for reimbursement. 6. 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, and consistent with state law. 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, pursuant to state law.
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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF For the Board of Selectmen: For the Employee: ? Helena Rafferty tiaalig Date