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Council adopts ordinance codifying state rules on administrative leave for employees accused of misconduct
Summary
The council voted 12-1 April 15 to adopt an ordinance that aligns Holyoke's handling of administrative leave with state law, including language on suspension without pay and application to collective-bargaining agreements.
The Holyoke City Council voted 12-1 on April 15 to adopt an ordinance that codifies how the city handles administrative leave for employees who face criminal or misconduct allegations.
The ordinance clarifies that, consistent with state law, an appointing authority may suspend an employee without pay in certain cases and explains when the ordinance does and does not apply to positions covered by collective-bargaining agreements. The measure passed after committee review and a…
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