As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
APPOINTMENT
The placement of a person in a position in the service of
the Town.
CIVIL SERVICE
Classified civil service provided for by MGL c. 31 and the
rules made thereunder.
CLASS
A group of positions sufficiently similar with respect to
general nature of duties, authority and responsibility.
POSITION
An officer or post of employment in Town service with assigned
duties and responsibilities calling for full-time or part-time employment
of one person in performance thereof.
All Town departments and positions shall be
subject to the provisions of this chapter except elected positions
and the Town Administrator. Employees subject to the civil service
laws or a collective bargaining agreement are subject only to those
provisions which are not specifically regulated by civil service law
or contract. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit any
rights of employees pursuant to MGL c. 150E.
In conjunction with Sections 10 and 11 of An
Act Establishing a Selectmen-Administrator Form of Government in the
Town of Adams, the Town Administrator shall be responsible for administration
of this chapter and regulations as approved by the Board of Selectmen.
The Town Administrator may delegate responsibility to such staff assistant
or assistants as deemed necessary. The Town Administrator shall:
A. Act to ensure that the Town acts affirmatively in
providing maximum opportunities to all persons regardless of sex,
color, creed, race or national origin for entry-level and promotional
positions and provides equal treatment in all other aspects of personnel
management.
B. Establish written rules and regulations, subject to
the approval of the Board of Selectmen, consistent with the purposes
and provisions of this chapter.
C. Be responsible for the recruitment, selection, appointment
and removal of all employees subject to this chapter.
D. Maintain a centralized personnel recordkeeping system.
Employees are entitled to have grievances and
concerns regarding their employment heard in a fair, equitable and
timely manner. The increase or decrease of general wage rates or salaries
shall not be the subject of a grievance. A grievance procedure shall
be established for all employees subject to this chapter.
The provisions of this chapter and any administrative
regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter are severable. If any
chapter provisions or administrative regulations are held invalid,
the remaining provisions of this chapter or administrative regulations
shall not be affected thereby.