Sheriff’s Office would set up a leave bank for Basile

The Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office would establish a sick leave bank for Ann Marie Basile. The bank would be for Basile, an employee of the Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office. Department employees could voluntarily contribute one or more sick, personal, or vacation days. The bill declares an emergency and says it is intended to take effect immediately if enacted.

The department would limit use of bank days and transfer any remaining time in either of two situations. These rules would apply to Basile’s sick leave bank. The department would decide whether an absence relates to the illness or disability that led to setting up the bank. If Basile leaves the office or asks to close the bank, any time left would go to the extended illness leave bank.