Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding sections 91 and 91A of chapter 32 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, Edward Souza may continue to serve as chief of police as authorized by the town of Seekonk and, through December 31, 2000, may continue to receive the compensation provided for that position without any reduction or extinguishment of the retirement allowance that he receives.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.