Section 6.17 - Exemption Related to Senior Tax Abatement Programs(1)Purpose. The purpose of 930 CMR 6.17 is to allow participants in senior tax abatement programs to hold additional municipal positions and to have financial interests in municipal contracts, and vice versa.(2)Exemption. A participant in a senior tax abatement program may hold additional municipal positions and have financial interests in municipal contracts without violating M.G.L. c. 268A, § 20, provided that the employee does not participate in or have official responsibility for the administration of such program or decision-making with respect to the award of benefits or relief under such program.