An Employee who is aggrieved by a Civil Service disciplinary decision of the appointing authority must within ten (10) days of the receipt of such decision elect to appeal the action to the Civil Service Commission, or provide written notice of his/her intent to arbitrate, but cannot file both in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 150E, Section 8.

In regard to disciplinary actions, such members may choose to file a demand for arbitration or an appeal to the Civil Service Commission. Such determination must be made after receipt of the appointing authoritys decision after hearing. In addition, members separated from positions under M.G.L. c. 31, 39 shall be reinstated after being given written notice by first class mail.

No award may be made retroactive for more than thirty days prior to the date the grievance was reduced to writing under Step 2, except in cases where the affected employee was unaware of the grievance for reasons beyond his control. 14.2 The grievance and arbitration procedure hereunder shall not apply to any action of the Town which is subject to review by the Contributory Retirement Appeal Board or by the Civil Service Commission.

No award may be made retroactive for more than thirty days prior to the date the grievance was reduced to writing under Step 2, except in cases where the affected employee was unaware of the grievance for reasons beyond his control. 14.2 The grievance and arbitration procedure hereunder shall not apply to any action of the Town which is subject to review by the Contributory Retirement Appeal Board or by the Civil Service Commission.

his of because or of agents other or Authority her the Employer or membership activity Union. the in employee any against The no discrimination against Employer further agrees that there will be of this Agreement. any member for his adherence to any provision ARTICLEV GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURE ment to the Notwithstanding any provision of this Agree A. on of the any matter which is subject to the jurisdicti contrary, Board established by Civil

Any permanent employee, who has been suspended and/or discharged pursuant to this paragraph, and who desires to challenge the action of the Committee, shall have the option of appealing such action to the Civil Service Commission, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 31, or to the grievance and arbitration procedure, but in no event shall the employee pursue both appeal procedures. 20.1

Within ten (10) days of receipt of a decision on an appeal provided for in paragraph (b), the employer or the employee may further appeal the evaluation to the Civil Service Commission. The Commission shall, within twenty-one (21) days after the close of such hearing on the evaluation, render a written decision and send notice thereof to all parties concerned.

The policy is on file with the Human Resources Department and has been placed on file in cases with the Civil Service Commission. ARTICLE IX SICK LEAVE INCENTIVE Employees covered by this Agreement shall be entitled to a sick leave incentive dollar amount for each calendar year per the following schedule: Days Used 0 | 2 3 Incentive Amount $600.00 500.00 400.00 300.00 Usage of over 3 days will result in no dollar incentive for that employee.

Longevity increments shall be unconditionally granted and computed from the date of appointment by the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission as a Permanent Full-time Police Officer at the completion of five (5) years of full-time employment. 4. The longevity increment shall be $500.00 at the completion of five (5) years of full-time employment.

Longevity increments shall be unconditionally granted and computed from the date of appointment by the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission as a TOWN OF DRACUT AND NEW ENGLAND POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOC. 20 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT Permanent Full-time Police Officer at the completion of five (5) years of full-time employment. 4. The longevity increment shall be $500.00 at the completion of five (5) years of full-time employment.