§ 47-7-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Active member” means an individual who has been granted membership in the fund in accordance with the rules of this chapter and who is not an inactive member, a suspended member, a retired member, or a withdrawn member. “Board” means the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Firefighters’ […]
§ 47-7-2. Purpose of Fund; Legislative Intent
The fund is established as a voluntary pension system which provides benefits intended to supplement primary pension benefits provided by fire departments or the governmental units or volunteer districts establishing fire departments. It is the intent of the General Assembly in authorizing the benefits of this chapter: To provide an additional benefit which may be […]