§ 47-25-101. Exemption of Funds From Attachment, Garnishment, or Judgment; Assignability
None of the funds provided for in this chapter shall be subject to attachment, garnishment, or judgment rendered against the person entitled to receive the same. Such funds shall not be assignable. History. Code 1981, § 47-25-101 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 246, § 1/SB 244.
§ 47-25-82.1. Designation of Beneficiaries; Determining Amount of Benefit; Designated Survivor Requirements; Death of Beneficiary Prior to Member’s Death
In lieu of receiving the retirement benefits provided for in Code Sections 47-25-81 and 47-25-82, upon application for retirement, a member may elect in writing on a form to be prescribed by the board to receive: A 100 percent joint life annuity payable during the lives of a member and his or her designated survivor; […]
§ 47-25-83. Refund of Dues
Any member, after ceasing to serve as a chief magistrate or as the secretary-treasurer and after waiving any right to retirement benefits in writing on a form to be provided by the board, may apply for and be refunded all dues paid, together with 5 percent simple interest per annum from the end of the […]
§ 47-25-21. Secretary-Treasurer
There is created the office of secretary-treasurer of the board. The secretary-treasurer shall be elected and appointed by the board and shall serve at the pleasure of the board. His or her compensation and duties may be fixed by the board. In addition to such salary, the secretary-treasurer shall receive credit for a sum of […]
§ 47-25-84. Total and Permanent Disability
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, a member may retire after completing four years of creditable service if he or she becomes totally and permanently disabled after commencing service as a chief magistrate or as the secretary-treasurer. Any such member shall be entitled to receive retirement benefits in the amount that […]
§ 47-25-22. Powers and Duties
The board is granted the following powers and duties: To provide for the collection of all moneys provided in this chapter; To pay the administrative expenses of the board; To hear and decide all applications for retirement benefits under this chapter; To make payment of all retirement benefits that may be determined to be due […]
§ 47-25-85. Members Not Prevented From Belonging to Another Retirement System
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed so as to prevent any person who is a member of the fund from belonging to any other retirement, annuity, or benefit system. History. Code 1981, § 47-25-85 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 246, § 1/SB 244.
§ 47-25-23. Control of Funds; Investments
The board shall have control of all funds provided for in this chapter and all funds shall be received and disbursed from a special account to the credit of the board. The expenses of administering this fund and the benefits provided for in this chapter shall be paid from such funds. The board shall have […]
§ 47-25-86. Suspension of Benefits if Retired Member Becomes Employed as a Chief Magistrate
If a retired member becomes employed as a chief magistrate, his or her retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of time he or she holds such position, and upon cessation of such service, his or her prior retirement allowance shall be resumed. If a retired member becomes employed as a chief magistrate, he […]
§ 47-25-24. Gifts, Grants, and Bequests
The board may take, by gift, grant, or bequest, any money, real or personal property, or any other thing of value and may hold or invest it for the use and purposes of the fund in accordance with this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 47-25-24 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 246, § 1/SB […]