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.

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).

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.

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.

Records Access Officer Human Resources Division 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 600 Boston, MA 02114 Dear Attorney Heffernan: On March 5, 2024, this office received your petition on behalf of the Human Resources Division (Division) seeking an extension of time to produce records and permission to charge for time spent segregating or redacting responsive records. G. L. c. 66, 10(c); G. L. c. 66, 10(d)(iv).

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.

Bowman ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Commission dismissed the Appellants non-bypass equity appeal as his request for a retroactive civil service seniority date was premature since the states Human Resources Division (HRD) had not issued a determination at the time the Appellant filed an appeal with the Commission.