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Lexington Police
Department
Subject:
Collective Bargaining Agreements
(see attached agreements)
Policy Number:
24AAccreditation Standards:
Reference: 24.1.2
Effective Date:
11/1/10
New
Revised
Revision
Dates:
1/24/19
By Order of: Mark J. Corr, Chief of Police
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND GUIDELINES
It is the policy of the Lexington Police Department to abide by all terms and
conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 150E, is the law that authorizes public
employees the right to self-organization for the purpose of bargaining collectively
through representatives of their own choosing on questions of wages, hours, and
other terms and conditions of employment and to engage in lawful, concerted
activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid and protection,
free from interference, restraint or coercion. (M.G.L. c. 150 § 2)
PROCEDURE
A. All collective bargaining units (CBU) negotiate their collective bargaining
agreements with the Town Manager in conformance with M.G.L. c. 150E.
B. Currently there are six (6) collective bargaining agreements that pertain to
members within the Lexington Police Department. Signed original copies of the
collective bargaining agreements are maintained by the Office of the Town
Manager and by the Executive Board of each collective bargaining unit.
Photocopies are available in the Office of the Chief of Police, Office of the Captain
of Administration and in the Commanding Officers Office.
C. Copies of the collective bargaining agreements are available on the “L: Drive” of the
Town Computer System.
D. The following groups within the Lexington Police Department are represented
by collective bargaining agreements:
1. Lexington Police Association
2. Lexington Command Officers Association, IBPO, Local 501
3. Dispatchers, AFSME, Local 1703
4. Lexington Municipal Employees Association (LMEA)
5. Lexington Municipal Management Association (LMMA)
6. Crossing Guards, SEIU, Local 888
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E. The following groups within the Lexington Police Department are exempt or Town
non-represented (TNON):
1. Chief (exempt)
2. Office Manager; Executive Assistant to the Chief (exempt)
3. Cadets (non-represented)
4. Part-time Dispatchers (non-represented)
5. Parking Lot Attendants
F. When possible, a copy of the most recent collective bargaining agreements will be
attached to this policy. In addition, the Chief or a designee will advise command
staff personnel of pertinent changes to the contracts.