PERAC Memo #30 - 2004: Notification of Employee Indictment and Suspension
Notification of Employee Indictment and Suspension
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Memorandum #30/2004 informs boards of a new statutory requirement (supporting implementation of G.L. c. 32, §15) that public employers must notify the Retirement Board when an employee is indicted for misconduct in office/employment and suspended, and must also report the outcome of any resulting charges. Boards are asked to forward the attached employer memorandum to all governmental units within their retirement system so employers are aware of this notification obligation.
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Memorandum # 30/2004
M E M O R A N D U M TO: All Retirement Boards FROM: Joseph E. Connarton, Executive Director RE: Notification of Employee Indictment and Suspension
DATE: August 10, 2004
Attached is a Memorandum sent to public employers throughout the Commonwealth, advising them of the new requirement for notification to the Retirement Board when an employee is under indictment for misconduct in his or her elective or appointive office or employment, and has been suspended from his or her position. The employer is also required to notify the Retirement Board of the outcome of any charges that were brought against the individual.
The Commission proposed and supported this legislation. It is intended to assist the Retirement Boards in the implementation of G.L. c. 32, § 15.
We would appreciate it if you could transmit a copy of the attached Memorandum to all of the governmental units whose employees are members of your system.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact this office.