Town Counsel Part 1

Various issues have been raised regarding the handling of the Town's
'Legal Affairs' as described in the Town Charter.

To simplify understanding of a confusing issue, please consider that
previous Town Counsel, George Decas 'officially' retired effective
4/1/03.

Mr. Decas receives a town-funded pension of ~ $4,600 per month from
Plymouth County Retirement.

For those who are new to town, I raised the issue, in writing, to the
BOS. I don't EVER recall Mr. Decas personally appearing. Instead, Mr.
Murray appeared at public meetings as requested for many years.

Was Mr. Decas receiving a salary consistent with the Town Charter?
Since he was not performing his duties consistent with the Town Charter
for an undetermined number of years, were those years counted toward
his pension? For how many years was Mr. Decas not fulfilling the
responsibilities dictated by the Town Charter?
Will those years that Mr. Murray also represented the
Town, in Mr. Decas's stead, count toward his retirement?
Was Mr. Murray receiving an hourly rate consistent with current
practice during that time?

SELECTMEN’S MEETING
MARCH 3, 2003


Chairman Perkins called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.

Selectman Rogers, Selectwoman Brunelle and Selectman Eayrs were present.
Selectman Wiksten was absent.

CORRESPONDENCE

The Board received notice from George Decas that he is retiring as Town Counsel as of April 1, 2003.

Upon motion by Selectwoman Brunelle and seconded by Selectman Eayrs, the Board
VOTED: To send a letter of thanks to Attorney Decas for his many years of service to the Town and to wish him well on his semi-retirement.
Unanimous Vote.

Upon motion by Selectman Eayrs and seconded by Selectwoman Brunelle, the Board
VOTED: To accept the resignation of George Decas with deepest regrets.
Unanimous Vote.

Upon motion by Selectman Eayrs and seconded by Selectman Rogers, the Board
VOTED: To appoint Attorney Daniel F. Murray as Town Counsel.
Unanimous Vote. Meeting Minutes