Board Of Aldermen

Eligible members moving into or out of the HMO or point of service are may
change plans withina specified period after such move to the extent permitted by
the plans and in accordance with any other conditions set forth above in A.2.

A.5. ANNUAL AUDIT - The City of Nashua hereby agrees to conduct a
yearly loss ratio analysis of all Health Insurance plans offered to employees and
return all employee overpayments in the form of a Health Insurance Premium
Holiday at the completion of the analysis.

contribution, upon presentation of suitable documentation, the City will contribute
the remaining 50% before October 1.

mployees who join the HDHP w/HSA at any time other than July 1 will -

receive a pro-rated City contribution of $125 monthly for a single plan and $250
monthly for 2-person or family plan for each full month remaining in that fiscal
year.

Comparable Plan Definition: for the purposes of this Article, a comparable plan
means one that offers the same type of benefits, but benefits do not have to be
exactly the same. In addition, the plan must provide reasonable access to health
services and physicians, including specialists and hospitals.

the Comptroller, on the form provided by the Human Resources Department, with
due consideration of the budgetary limitations in Paragraph C, above.

E. Satisfactory completion of all educational courses shall be
documented in the personnel records of each employee.

Article 30 - PENSION AND RETIREMENT

Employees shall be covered by the "New Hampshire Permanent Fireman's
Retirement System" or the New Hampshire Retirement System and any
amendments thereto, and the City shall make such contributory payments as may
be required to provide such coverage for each employee.

Article 31 - EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

B. For reservists called into active duty:

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1. The City will pay 100% of the employee’s first month salary to ensure
that family members not endure any financial hardship during this initial

phase.

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paid to each reservist, provided it does not exceed 100% of one’s monthly

employment compensation, during all succeeding months up to five years

D. The City will furnish each employee with approved protective
clothing and any special protective clothing and equipment as required in the
opinion of the Chief or his/her designee to safely perform their duties. The exact
specifications for the equipment will be discussed with the safety committee and
must comply with limits set by the budget.

D. Employees hired after July 1, 2005 shall not be eligible for Longevity
Bonus.

Article 26 - CLOTHING ALLOWANCE

A. The City will give an initial issue to each newemployee of three sets
of work clothing (pants, shirts and jackets).

approve applications for leave of absence for the purpose of allowing or permitting
an employee to obtain and/or engage in employment with another employer or for
purposes of self-employment. Applications for leaves of absence will not be
granted when granting such leaves will negatively impact the Nashua Fire Rescue
operations. The Board of Fire Commissioners may consider the cost to the Nashua
Fire Rescue of granting such leave.

B. No leave shall be permitted under Paragraph A above in the event that
by taking that leave, the employee will miss training which is not scheduled to be
repeated within the fiscal year during which the leave is sought. No more than two

under Paragraph A above may be taken consecutively, except

for leave required to attend out-of-town fire service education.
Additional consecutive
may be authorized at the discretion of the Chief or his/her designee.