The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24
BY RAYMOND J. FITZPATRICK
 Democrat Legislative RepOrter)

Democrat Legislative Reporter) Hartford, Jan. 24.-Rep. Hugo Guastaferri today introduced into the House of Representatives the text of the blank bill which he sub- mitted last week-calling for the es- tablishment of city manager form of government for the City of Wa terbury.
 Under the terms of the bill which has the sponsorship of the Citi- zens Good Government Association, the city manager would have pow CTS far broader than those allowed the mayor under the so-called strong mayor charter.
 The bills filed by Rep. Guasta- ferri call for a referendum on the proposed charter and the setting up of an administrative code for oper- ation of the charter. According to the terms of the city manager plan, the city manager would not have to be a resident of Waterbury, nor even Connecticut. He would have the power to set aside the actions of any department head, or even re- move that individual from office. A city council would appoint the city manager for an indefinite term
 The mayor would not be elected as such, but would be chosen by fel- low members of the city council. He would not have any power of veto. The manager would be the chief eX- ecutive of the city.
 The proposed charter calls for a department of finance, a department of law, a department of records and department of works. The town government and the office of town clerk would be abolished. A merit system for city employees would be established, but not similar to that proposed by the Waterbury chapter of the Connecticut Merit System association.
 The board of education would be- come a purse advisory body. The city employees would be obliged to contribute percentage of their salaries to the city retirement fund. The city would contribute a similar amount.
 State Capitol, Hartford, January, 24. A pension for former Private James J. Lynch of the Waterbury Fire Department is sought in bills introduced in to the General As- sembly today by Senator Edward P. Egan of Waterbury and Rep. Mar tin Whalen of Wolcott.
 Rep. Whalen also introduced a bill which would allow members of the State Police Department to re- tire on pensions after completion of 20 years of service. The basic pension rate would be half pay.
 State Capitol, Hartford, Jan. 24- The proposal that members Of the General Assembly be ineligible for appointment to state posts would mean the elimination of Waterbury candidates for several important ap- pointments. The proposal, which failed of adoption when presented to the legislature as bill two years ago, was endorsed yesterday by the Republican state centrad committee, and with such support, stands an excellent chance of adoption during the current session.
 Three of he four Waterbury members of the General assembly are either candidates or potential candidites for political appoint ments. The only one not seeking a state job or mentioned for one is Senator Edward P. Egan of the 18th district.
 The COP. resolution, affirming a plank in the party platform, hits at the appointment of any member of the General Assembly to an "ad- ministrative of judicial' post, and adds further that the county com- missionerships are included in this | scope.
 Senator George T. Culhane of Wa terbury has been mentioned for possible appointment as state f. nance commissioner or state insur- ance commissioner.
 Appointment of Rep. Hugo Gusta- ferri as judge of the Waterbury city court has been proposed in a resolu- ton by Senator Culhane.
 Rep. Daniel Mahaney has been mentioned for appointment as a New Haven county commissioner.
 Legislators of nearby towns are also affected Rep. Martin Whalen of Wolcott has been mentioned for New Haven county commissioner ship. Several Litchfield county Re" publicans have also been proposed for county posts.
 The Republicans will seek early action on bill based on their reso- lution. The terms of 12 county com- missioners expire Feb. 8, and 1t is believed that even If the legislation has not been adopted by that time. Governor Baldwin will retain the incumbents in office until the bill has been acted on in the General Assembly.
 The resolution was strongly sup ported by members of the COP state central committee from every county in the state. It had the en- dorsement of Gov. Baldwin and state Chairman Benjamin Harwood.
 State Capitol, Hartford, January 1 A. - Senator George T. Culhane,