Section 32207.
32207. “Fund” means the County Foresters, Firewardens, and Firemen’s Retirement Fund. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)
Section 32208.
32208. “System” means the retirement system provided for in this chapter or its predecessor. The retirement system for county foresters, fire wardens, and county fire protection district firemen created by Chapter 174 of the Statutes of 1939, as amended, is continued in existence under this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)
Section 32209.
32209. “Member” means any person included in the membership of the system, and includes retired members. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)
Section 32210.
32210. The title to all property acquired pursuant to this chapter shall be taken in the name of the county. The title to any money which becomes due to any member shall not pass from the county or county fire protection district to the member until he or she is entitled thereto under this chapter. […]
Section 32211.
32211. The board of supervisors may levy a special tax to be used for the payment of pensions and annuities under such pension, retirement, and benefit systems or associations as are established by law. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)
Section 32200.
32200. This chapter may be cited as the County Fire Service Retirement Law. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)
Section 32201.
32201. The purpose of this chapter is to recognize a public obligation to employees in the public service whose duties expose them to more than ordinary risks and to provide a means whereby such public employees who become incapacitated in the performance of their duties or by age may be replaced by more capable employees […]
Section 32202.
32202. This chapter shall be given a liberal interpretation with a view of carrying out its purpose and shall not be construed as a local measure or one intended as a benefit to particular persons or places. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)
Section 32203.
32203. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions and general provisions contained in this article govern the construction of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)
Section 32204.
32204. “County foresters, firewardens and firemen” include all county foresters, county firewardens, deputy or assistant county foresters, deputy or assistant county firewardens, fire apparatus engineers, fire prevention inspectors, forest firemen, fire patrolmen, and foremen assigned to fire suppression crews, and all other personnel not specifically excluded who are assigned to active fire suppression in any […]