Exempts civil service positions in Northampton's Department of Public Works from state civil service laws.

This bill exempts civil service positions in the Department of Public Works of the city of Northampton from the state's civil service laws. It ensures that the civil service status of current employees remains intact, pending approval from the mayor and city council. The bill mandates compliance with a specific tentative agreement dated December 22, 2022, between the City of Northampton and IUOE, Local #98. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Exempts civil service positions in Northampton's Department of Public Works from state civil service laws.

This bill exempts civil service positions in the Department of Public Works of the city of Northampton from the state's civil service laws. It ensures that the civil service status of current employees remains intact, pending approval from the mayor and city council. The bill mandates compliance with a specific tentative agreement dated December 22, 2022, between the City of Northampton and IUOE, Local #98. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.