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TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
*k*** LIBRARY DIRECTOR*****

Agreement

This agreement is entered into between the Town of Canton acting through its Board of Selectmen
and Mark Lague (hereafter the Employee), The position of Library Director will report directly to
and receive general guidance from the Board of Library Trustees.

SECTION L.
1) TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

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

b. The position of Library Director is under the direct supervision of the Board of Library
Trustees.

c. This contract may be extended subject to a successful performance evaluation during any
initial contract term and by written approval of the Board of Selectmen.

d. Inthe event the employee desires to resign the position of Library Director before the
expiration of the aforesaid term of employment, the employee will provide written notice at
least thirty (30) days in advance to the Board of Library Trustees and to the Canton Board of
Selectmen through its Town Administrator. In the event that the Town decides not to renew
this contract beyond June 30, 2018, the Town will provide at least thirty (30) days advanced
notice in writing of the decision of non-renewal

e. The Board of Library Trustees will review and evaluate the job performance of the Library
Director and will apprise the Library Director of the results of each review and evaluation in
writing. This evaluation will be completed by June 30" of each contract year.

f. The Board of Library Trustees, or the employer, shal] not discharge the Employee during the
term of this agreement without good and just cause. Such reasons shall be stated in writing,
a copy of which notice shail be given to the Employee. The Employee shall be granted a
hearing upon request made within five days of such notice. The employer shall call/conduct
such hearing. The Board of Library Trustees shall be represented by its Chairman and or its
designee at any such hearing. In the event the employee is separated by the Town for any
other 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 certain employees a lump sum cash payment, equal to
one week’s salary for each year the employee has served Town.

TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
#*#+*LIBRARY DIRECTOR*****

g. 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.

2) COMPENSATION

The Town agrees to compensate the Library Director at a 40 hour work week for the period
referenced below:

For the period of 7/1/15 through 6/30/16 the salary of $102,811.02 (2% COLA plus 5% step raise

for 20 years of service)
For the period of 7/1/16 through 6/30/17 the salary of $104,867.24 (2% COLA)
For the period of 7/1/17 through 6/30/18 the salary of $106,964.59 (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 the 40-
hour weekly schedule, including nights and weekends, as established by management.

c. Administrative Stipend. In consideration of additional duties attributing to the management
of events, meetings, and programs held in the Library, an Annual Administrative Stipend of
$3000 will be paid in fifty-two (52) equal weekly installment payments.

d. 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.

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.

TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
#0*LTBRARY DIRECTOR*****

VACATION LEAVE: The Town agrees to provide the employee in the amount of 25 days
per year as paid vacation, 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.
Vacation credit to employee accruals shall be made on July 1" of each contract year, in full.
The employee may not carry over more than 30 current year 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 Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00).

In addition, the employee is allowed, with the approval of the Appointing Authority, 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.

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.

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

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 departmental available annual appropriation.

OTHER BENEFITS: The Town will provide the Library Director 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.

TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
##*LIBRARY DIRECTOR****#

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

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. 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.

TRAVEL EXPENSE (S): Use of the Library Director personal motor vehicle will be
reimbursed at the rate established by the Internal Revenue Service IRS.  Parking, tolls, meals
and conference expenses as they relate to the performance of the Library Director 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.

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

approval required.

_ PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM: The Town will reimburse the employee for enroll-
ment 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 Four Hundred Dollars ($400) in any contract year.

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                              % working day preceding Christmas

TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
**#+*_TBRARY DIRECTOR**#*#

4) DUTIES

Under the direction of the (supervisor) duties are as identified in the position 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.

5) ENTIRE AGREEMENT

Section 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
supersede any previous written agreement.

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 Library Director. 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.

SECTION I

1) TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

The Board of Library Trustees shall act in the Supervisory capacity for the position of Library
Director. Section f. retains language for appeal procedures in case of dismissal for cause. The
Library Board shail have full rights and responsibilities in conformity with MGL Chapter 78:

Section 3.

2) COMPENSATION
c. Administrative Stipend

3) INSURANCE AND OTHER BENEFITS

a. HEALTH
(The incumbent voluntarily waives health insurance benefits but reserves the right to enroll in

health insurance plans offered through the Town consistent with terms of Section 3a.)
c. SICK LEAVE. Provisions carried over from previous contract.

4) PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM:
(The incumbent voluntarily waives the physical fitness program benefit but reserves the right to
enroll in a physical fitness program consistent with terms of Section 4.m.)

TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
**#**7 TBRARY DIRECTOR*****

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