Commonwealth of Massachusetts Human Resources Division 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 600 Boston, MA 02114 (617) 878-9888 melissa.thomson@mass.gov CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that on September 23, 2021, I hereby caused a true and complete copy of the foregoing Answer to be served by email to Counsel of Record for the Union. 2

Respectfully Submitted, Paul |, Faria Paul L Fana Human Services Coordinator - AFSCME Council 93 ce: Manianne Dill, Assistant Director, Human Resources Division Eddie Nastari, Field Service Director, AFSCME Council 93 AFSCME Local Unit 2 Presidents Page 3 of 3 Exhibit B Paul Faria From: Sent: To: Ce: Subject: Paul Faria Tuesday, September 7, 2021 2:50 PM Starr, Catherine (EHS); Crystal, Erica (EHS) Dill, Marianne (HRD)'; Eddie Nastari; James Durkin

The Appellant took and passed the March 18, 2022 entry-level civil service examination administered by the states Human Resources Division (HRD) with a score of 94 and his name appeared on the eligible list established July 1, 2022 for original appointment to the NBPD. (Stipulated Facts; HRD letter to Commission dated 8/28/2023) 2.

On July 1, 2023, the state Human Resources Division (HRD) issued Certification #09328 to the City. Mr. Ramirez-Martinezs name appeared 1st on the certification. (Stipulated Facts) 6. The Salem Police Department (Department) assigned Sgt. Robert Monk to conduct Mr. Ramirez-Martinezs background investigation. Sgt. Monk is a ten-year veteran of the Department, and has been conducting background investigations for eighteen months to two years. (R.

DECISION Pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 31, 2(b), the Appellant, Kevin McGrail (hereinafter McGrail orAppellant) seeks review of the decision of the personnel administrator or Human Resources Division (hereinafter HRD) to accept the reasons proffered by the Town of Marshfield (hereinafter Town or Marshfieldor Appointing ' The Commission acknowledges the assistance of legal intern Josiah Weiss in the preparation of this decision. os Authority

Fax Number Human Resources Division, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108 7. 5. Telephone Number June 30, 2017 L] Recognized Certified im Don't Know List the case Nos. of any prior CAS petitions relevant to this bargaining unit. CAS 14-3454; 14-3447/3446; 14-3445/3444; 14-3443; 14-3442; 14-CAS-13-2654 and see Attachment 1 16, Title of disputed position(s) (attach position description(s), if available) See Attachment 2 17.

Heffernan Deputy General Counsel Human Resources Division One Ashburton Place, Rm 207 Boston, MA 02108 617-878-9779 mheffernan@hrd.state.ma.us Date: April 27, 2017 6

Appearance for Respondents: Melinda Willis, Esq.1 Deputy General Counsel Human Resources Division 100 Cambridge St., #600 Boston, MA 02114 Commissioner: Cynthia A. Ittleman DECISION The Appellant, Christopher Cook (Mr.

(Administrative Notice: information provided by the states Human Resources Division (HRD) 24. In or around February 2017, the Appellants name appeared on Certification # 04401 for consideration for the position of Boston police officer. (Testimony of Driscoll; R.Ex. 18) 9 25.

On or about November 4, 2016, the states Human Resource Division (HRD) established a list of eligible candidates for Peabody Permanent Firefighter. (Stipulated Fact, Jt. Ex. 1) 3. On April 10, 2018, HRD, at the request of the Peabody Fire Department (PFD), sent Certification No. 05382 to the PFD. (Stipulated Fact, Jt. Ex. 1) 4. The Appellant was ranked eighth (8th) among those willing to accept employment. (Stipulated Fact, Jt. Ex. 1) 5.

As was stated at the meeting on 7/30 the Union made it perfectly clear that neither the Board of Higher Education, Management, or the Union has the authority to change the Massachusetts Department of Personnel Administration/Human Resources Division Classification Specifications. The AFSCME Local 1067 CBA indicates in Article 19, Section 1; B(b) A statement of duties specific to the vacant position shall be appended to the notice of vacancy.