HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-12-2010 RFI - police officerELECTED OFFICIALS: TO
Mark S. Sideris,
Council President
Stephen P. Corbett,
Vice President
John A. Donohue,
Councilor At Large
Susan G. Falkoff,
Councilor At Large
Anthony Palomba,
Councilor At Large
Angeline B. Kounelis,
District A Councilor
Cecilia Lenk,
District B Councilor
Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr.,
District C Councilor
John J. Lawn, Jr.,
District D Councilor
FROM:
RE:
DATE:
Watertown Town Council
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-972-6470
MEMORANDUM
Michael J. Driscoll, Town Manager
Angeline B. Kounelis, District
Employee Administrative Leave
October 4, 2010
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Councilor
It has been brought to my attention that a Watertown Police Officer
has been on paid administrative leave, possibly in excess of two
months. As a Councilor, I state again, it is embarrassing to hear
"on the street", information that has not been brought,to the
attention of the Town Council.
These are taxpayer dollars that have been expended for work not
performed and an employees's career and family held in limbo.
Consideration must also be given to the possible legal implications
which is when the Town Council is notified. Namely to authorize
monies for litigation - after the fact.
Please supply the following information:
1. The names of all Town employees currently on administrative
leave for alleged misconduct
2. The guidelines and time frame set forth in Town/Union contracts
for the speedy resolution of employee issues
3. Reasons for the aforenoted employee's administrative leave that
can be released within the confines of the law
4. A schedule for all pending administrative/legal actions for the
aforenoted employee case
In advance, I thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
cc: Honorable Town Council
John E. Flynn, Town Clerk
Mark R. Reich, Esq., Kopelman and Paige, P.C.