Certification of Veterans' Agent Does Not Relieve Cities and Towns of Obligation to Comply with

The veterans' agent's certification pursuant to the requirements of 108 CMR 14.00 does not relieve the cities and towns of their general obligation to comply with the requirements of M.G.L. c. 115 and 108 CMR, and any failure to do so may result in a finding of non-compliance by the Secretary, which shall result in the reduction of the reimbursement allowance, paid by the Commonwealth under M.G.L. c. 115, § 6 to 50%. A person who is appointed as a veterans' agent may be exempted, for a maximum period of six months and for good cause only, from the training and examination requirements of 108 CMR 14.00. A request for exemption shall be made in writing to the Secretary and shall set out a detailed statement of reasons why good cause exists for such an exemption. The decision by the Secretary on said request shall be final.