DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, Respondent Appellants Representative: Pro Se Gina Sousa 2 Leisure Lane East Wareham, MA 02538 Human Resources Divisions Representative: Martha OConnor, Esq. Human Resources Division One Ashburton Place: Room 211 Boston, MA 02108 Department of Corrections Representative: Alexandra McInnis Department of Correction P.O. Box 946: Industries Drive Norfolk, MA 02056 Commissioner: Christopher C.

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION, Respondent and DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, Participant B2-18-038 (Paiva) B2-18-039 (Finkle) Appearances for Appellants: Victor Paiva, Scott Finkle, Pro Se Appearances for Respondent: Melissa A. Thomson, Esq.

CITY OF BROCKTON and HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION Respondents G1-17-154 (Micciche) G1-17-156 (Fratus) G1-17-170 (Graf) Appearances for Appellants: Pro Se Appearance for City of Brockton:: Karen A. Fischer, Esq. City of Brockton Law Department 45 School Street Brockton, MA 02301 Appearance for HRD: Michael Downey, Esq. Human Resource Division One Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02108 Commissioner: Paul M.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION One Ashburton Place - Room 503 Boston, MA 02108 (617) 727-2293 RE: JOINT REQUEST BY MASSACHUSETTS HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION TO GRANT RELIEF TO RYAN FITZGERLD CASE NO: E-15-69 Appearance for Ryan Fitzgerald Pro Se Appearance for City of Taunton: Jason D. Buffington, Esq. City Solicitor City Hall 141 Oak Street Taunton, MA 02780 Appearance for HRD: Patrick G. Butler, Esq.

General Counsel Human Resources Division 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 600 Boston, MA 02114 Dear Attorney Heffernan: I have received the petition of Colin (requestor) appealing the response of the Human Resources Division (Division/HRD) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1).

On January 9, 2013, the MFD asked the Human Resources Division for a selective certification to appoint a full-time Cantonese-speaking firefighter. The MFD received a selective certification. Garlen Seong was a 25-year-old resident of Malden when he applied to become a firefighter with the MFD. He speaks Cantonese, Among three Cantonese-speaking candidates, he had the highest examination. In early 2013, members of the MFD interviewed Mr.

The decision of the Human Resources Division is affirmed. RECOMMENDED DECISION The Appellant, Michael Faiola, is appealing from the March 16, 2012 decision Michael Faiola CS-12-346 C-12-143 of the Human Resources Division (HRD) that Personnel Officer II is the most appropriate job classification for his position. (Exhibits 1 and 2). He had requested that he be reclassified as a Program Coordinator II]. (Exhibits 1).

On May 4, 2012, the states Human Resources Division (HRD), submitted correspondence to the Commission stating in relevant part: As a result of the delegation of civil service appointments and promotions, the approval process in this matter has been delegated to the Rockland Fire Department.

It is my understanding that the promotion was made in accordance with [Human Resources Division (HRD)] guidelines including the filing of all necessary paperwork. It is also my understanding that the Town has concluded its investigation into the alleged violations and that information has also been properly filed.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 200 Boston, MA 02114 (617) 979-1900 REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION OF THE COMMONWEALTHS HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION BY RICHARD MACKINNON, JR., ET AL. Tracking Number: I-23-035 Appearance for Petitioners: Leah M. Barrault, Esq. Barrault and Associates, LLC 3 Boulevard Street Milton, MA 02186 Appearance for HRD: Michele Heffernan, Esq.

Counsel for the states Human Resources Division also participated in the pre-hearing conference. As a threshold matter, the Commission must determine whether it has jurisdiction to hear these appeals. Appellant James Dailey has retired from the Town of Weymouth since the filing of these appeals and he does not wish to be re-hired by the Town.