§ 47-17-40. Application for Membership in the Fund; Credit for Prior Service
In order to obtain membership in the fund, a peace officer shall make application to the board upon an application form to be furnished by it for that purpose. It shall be the duty of the employing authority to notify the board within 30 days from the date a peace officer is employed, furnishing the […]
§ 47-17-41. Retention of Membership During Absence From Employment as a Peace Officer; Credit for Such Period; Payments Due From the Member for Such Period
The board may provide by rule and regulation for the retention of any legally qualified member who has temporarily ceased employment as a peace officer and for credit for such period, provided that an application for retention of membership is submitted not later than 90 days after such employment has ceased; and provided, further, that […]
§ 47-17-42. Membership of Peace Officers Blinded in the Line of Duty Before Creation of the Fund; Payments Required of Such Peace Officers; Disability Benefits Available
Any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who was totally blinded in the line of duty as a peace officer prior to the creation of the fund and who has been unable to serve as a peace officer since that injury is authorized to become a member of the fund, […]
§ 47-17-43. Participation of Members in Other Retirement, Annuity, or Benefit Systems
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed so as to prevent any peace officer who is a member of the fund from belonging to any other retirement, annuity, or benefit system. History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 280, § 14.
§ 47-17-44. Amount of Dues; Deadline and Minimum Period for Payments; Dues Required for Credit for Service After March 1, 1951; Dues Required for Prior Service Credit
Beginning on July 1, 2020, and ending on June 30, 2021, each member shall pay monthly dues into the fund of $25.00. On and after July 1, 2021, each member shall pay monthly dues into the fund in an amount to be determined annually by the board that shall be at least $25.00, but shall […]