Cotter Administrative Services Records Division Lynn Police Department 300 Washington Street Lynn, MA 01902 Dear Lieutenant Cotter: I have received the petition of Blue POV appealing the response of the Lynn Police Department (Department) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On September 24, 2023, the requestor sought records related to a specific arrest that occurred on February 4, 2022.

In a May 1J1h email to a member of the Public Records Division staff, you confirmed that "there is no death certificate with the Registry or with the City of Lynn." Under the Public Records Law, the Registry is not required to create a record in response to a public records request. In addition, a public employee is not required to answer questions, or do research, or create documents in response to questions. See G. L. c. 66, 6A(d); 32 Op.

On October 1, 2009, HRD delegated the civil service promotion approval process to all cities and towns, including the City of Lynn. HRD provides Lynn with an eligible list when it is established.

See: City of Lynn v. Labor Relations Commission, 43 Mass. App. Ct. 172, City of Boston vs.

Next, the City relies on G.L., c. 31 (Chapter 31 or Civil Service), Section 7(d) of G.L. c. 150E and City of Lynn v. Labor Relations Commission, 43 Mass. App. Ct. 172 (1997), to argue that its decision to assign Lieutenant Gamby as commander of Investigations was based on core managerial policies that exempted it from bargaining with the Union.

Next, the City relies on G.L., c. 31 (Chapter 31 or Civil Service), Section 7(d) of G.L. c. 150E and City of Lynn v. Labor Relations Commission, 43 Mass. App. Ct. 172 (1997), to argue that its decision to assign Lieutenant Gamby as commander of Investigations was based on core managerial policies that exempted it from bargaining with the Union.

City of Lynn, 23 MCSR 252 (2010). Since Mr. Jewett did not request a hearing before the Appointing Authority, the Commission lacks jurisdiction to hear this appeal. For this reason, Mr. Jewetts appeal under Docket No. D-14-198 is hereby dismissed. Civil Service Commission /s/ Christopher Bowman Christopher C.

Labor Relations Commission, 438 22 . 177 (2002) and City of Lynn v. Labor Relations Commission, 43 Mass. App. Ct. 23 172 (1997), the City argues that based on its core managerial prerogative to set its own 15

Cotter Administrative Services Lieutenant Lynn Police Department 300 Washington Street Lynn, MA 01902 Dear Lieutenant Cotter: I have received the petition of Blue POV (requestor) appealing the response of the Lynn Police Department (Department) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On January 10, 2024, the requestor sought, [1.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records June 17, 2024 SPR24/1648 Lieutenant Robert Avery Lynn Police Department 300 Washington Street Lynn, MA 01902 Dear Lieutenant Avery: I have received the petition of Live Boston appealing the response of the Lynn Police Department (Department) to a request for public records. See G.

City of Lynn, 23 MCSR 252 (2010). Since Mr. Stiles did not request a hearing before the Appointing Authority, the Commission lacks jurisdiction to hear this appeal. For this reason, Mr. Stiless appeal under Docket No. D-16-8 is hereby dismissed. Civil Service Commission /s/ Christopher Bowman Christopher C. Bowman Chairman 1 The Commission acknowledges the assistance of Law Clerk Jaime Caprietta in drafting this decision.

MEMORANDUM Agreement made this oe / OF AGREEMENT day of September 2016, by and between AFSCME Local 193 (Union) and the City of Lynn (City) Subject to Union ratification and City Council Funding Except as herein modified all terms and conditions of the existing CBA shall remain in full force and effect.