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HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4635 FILED ON: 10/18/2023
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4149
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Andres X. Vargas
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act authorizing Derek Clark to take the civil service examination for the position of
firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :DATE ADDED:Andres X. Vargas3rd Essex10/18/2023 1 of 1
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4635 FILED ON: 10/18/2023
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4149
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4149) of
Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that Derek Clark be
authorized to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of
Haverhill, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval
Received.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act authorizing Derek Clark to take the civil service examination for the position of
firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law or rule or regulation to the
2contrary regulating the maximum age of applicants for appointment as firefighter, Derek Clark of
3the City of Haverhill, shall be eligible for appointment to the position of firefighter in the City if
4he meets all other requirements, in which case he shall be eligible for certification and
5appointment to the fire department of the City of Haverhill. To be effective for the 2023
6firefighter examination results.
7 SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.