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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT FIRE CHIEF Agreement This agreement is between the Town of Canton, acting through its Board of Selectmen and Charles E. Doody (hereafter referred to as the Fire Chief or Employee). The Board of Selectmen shall provide direction, guidance and supervision to this position of Fire Chief. Whereas, M.G.L.A., Chapter 48, Section 42, as amended permits the Board of Selectmen to appoint a Fire Chief, and further permits the Board of Selectmen to establish the compensation for said Fire Chief and; Whereas, the Board of Selectmen have appointed Charles E. Doody, and Charles E. Doody has accepted said appointment, as its Fire Chief in order to carry out the authorities and responsibilities as enumerated in M.G.L.A. Chapter 48, Section 42, Section 43, Section 44 and any other laws as appropriate, and as specified in the attached position description which shall become part of this employment Agreement. SECTION I. 1) TERMS AND CONDITIONS a. This employment agreement shall extend from the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. b. Nothing in this agreement shall forfeit, or in any way diminish, the protection afforded the Fire Chief pursuant to M.G.L.A. Chapter 48, Section 42 and Chapter 31, with respect solely to removal for cause. c. Indemnification: The Town hereby agrees that it shall indemnify the Employee from personal financial loss and expenses, including legal fees, if any, as a result of any claims against him incurred in the course of his employment in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L, Chapter 258. d. The position of Fire Chief is under the direct supervision of the Board of Selectmen. In the event the employee desires to resign the position of Fire 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 via the Town Administrator. In the event that the Town decides not to renew or extend this contract beyond June 30, 2015, the Town will provide at least thirty (30) days advance notice in writing of the decision not to renew. The Town may discharge the Fire Chief at any time during the term of this agreement for good and just cause. In the event the Employee 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 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. This section is applicable to the extent that it does not conflict with M.G.L. Chapter 41 Section 55.
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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT FIRE CHIEF e. 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 supersede any conflicting provision contained in Section I. (Employee should list in Section II those specific terms). 2) COMPENSATION The Town agrees to compensate the Fire Chief at a minimum 42 hour workweek for the period referenced below: For the period of 7/1/2015 through 6/30/2016 the salary of $ $140,610.00 (2% COLA) For the period of 7/1/2016 through 6/30/2017 the salary of $ $143,422.00 (2% COLA) For the period of 7/1/2017 through 6/30/2018 the salary of $ $146,290.00 (2% COLA) a. Annual salary payments are to be made in fifty-two (52) equal weekly installment payments. b. Annual salary reflects compensation for Fire Chief to perform the function of Emergency Management Director. c. Effective July 1 2012, an annual stipend of two thousand four hundred fifty dollars ($2,450.00) will be paid to the Fire Chief for maintaining and retaining his EMT training, professional competency, and related certification(s). d. Overtime. It is understood that this position is a salaried position (no overtime/compensatory time) exempt under the Federal Fair Labors Standards Act and may require the Employee to work beyond the minimum 42 hour weekly schedule, including nights and weekends, and schedule is subject to change without notice. It is understood that this position requires performance outside of regular office hours and the Town therefore agrees to provide the Employee with use of a Town cellular telephone and computer (including relevant hardware and software) to use offsite. e. Parties acknowledge and agree that the Town will complete, during FY16, a comprehensive position description and total 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 and negotiate future compensation for FYs 17 and 18.
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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT FIRE 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. b. DISABILITY/LIFE INSURANCE: The Town agrees to provide reimbursement to the employee for disability and/or term life insurance policy payments not to exceed $500 per year during the term of the contract. c. VACATION LEAVE: Vacation Leave shall be granted as follows: Four weeks — total of 28 working tours per year. Upon retirement, resignation, or death of the Fire Chief, he (or his estate) shall be paid the amount of unused vacation leave as available. He shall not be permitted to carry over more than 30 days of leave from one vacation year to the next. Vacation credit to employee accruals shall be made on July 1* of each contract year, in full not to exceed 28 working hours per year. d. SICK LEAVE: Sick leave (non occupational) 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. In the case of death, payment shall be made to the deceased employee’s estate. Any amount paid under this provision shall be capped at fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00). In addition, with the advance approval of the Appointing Authority, the Fire Chief is allowed use of non-occupational sick leave, up to five days per contract year, for family related sick leave. Employee may be required at any time, upon request by the Town, to provide a Physician’s certificate for absence(s) of any duration. e. PERSONAL LEAVE: Granted 3 days per fiscal year. 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. OTHER BENEFITS: The Town will provide the Fire 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. h. JURY DUTY: The Employer agrees to make up the difference between the weekly wage and the compensation received for jury duty pay.
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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT FIRE CHIEF i. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: In the event of death in the immediate family of the Employee, the Employee shall be granted up to three (3) 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 Employce or spouse, brother-in-law, and 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. j. TRAVEL EXPENSE(S): Parking, tolls, meals and conference expenses as they relate to the performance of the Fire Chief position duties shall be reimbursable. All requests for reimbursement shall be submitted in conformity with existing town practices and procedures relating to reimbursement for expenditures. Expenses of Annual Fire Chiefs convention and other professional development program for the Fire Chief up to three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500.00). The Town shall provide a vehicle for personal and professional use during the term of this contract. 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 three hundred dollars ($300) in any contract year. 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 Noon dismissal 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. 4) ENTIRE AGREEMENT Section I and Section II contains the entire agreement (inclusive of the position description attached) 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.
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5) 6) TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT FIRE CHIEF 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 Fire 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. MISCELLANEOUS Other additional fringe benefits as are conferred upon the Employee shall include: retirement, line of duty injuries (Chapter 41, Section 100 and Section 111F), travel expense, conference reimbursement, protective clothing, air masks, court leave, military leave and duty, other leave with pay, leaves of absence approved by the employer; shall be granted to the Fire Chief. SECTION II a. UNIFORMS: The Fire Chief will be reimbursed nine hundred dollars ($900.00) annually for uniforms and related clothing. The cost of uniform cleaning will be reimbursed to Employee for cleaning of Fire Department uniform. b. EXECUTIVE FIRE OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION: The Employee shall apply to and enroll in the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer’s Program prior to 6/30/2011, and shall successfully complete said program within the timeframe outlined in the course description, subject only to delays caused by program availability and/or acceptance. The Town shall pay reasonable costs related to attendance in said program including: travel, lodging, and course materials, all subject to BOS advance approval. c. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT: The Employee shall not engage in outside employment without the prior written approval of the Town. Said outside employment, if approved, shall not conflict with the performance of the Employee’s duties as described herein and as modified from time to time by mutual agreement. d. 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 five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) per fiscal year. For the contract for FY16-FY 18 the Fire Chief will be reimbursed for tuition incurred while earning his Master of Public Administration Fire/Rescue Services degree for an amount not to exceed $12,000.
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TOWN OF CANTON CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT FIRE CHIEF e. CIVIL SERVICE: The Fire Chief shall retain his Civil Service rights as determined in accordance with M.G.L.A. Chapter 31, as amended, provided, however, that he shall do and perform all acts necessary or incidental to preserve said Civil Service rights. For the Board of Selectmen: For the Employee: Cad Uf a © Ve John J. Connolly, Charles E. Doody Robert E. BurrNr., Vice Chairman ie ae WA Victor D. Del ra vii DAT. Member Wi) Ly Mark T, Porte! Member 7/raln Date