In addition to listing and claiming credit for prior services as a sheriff under paragraph (4) of Code Section 47-16-40, the applicant may elect to list and claim credit for service in the armed forces of the United States, not to exceed four years, and service as a peace officer other than as a sheriff, […]
Any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, any active member who has previously waived his claim for credit for any prior service as a sheriff, member of the armed forces of the United States, or peace officer, by his failure to comply with paragraph (2), (4), or (5) of Code Section 47-16-40 […]
Any member who has served as a sheriff for at least 12 years and who served as a warden of a county correctional institution for at least ten years prior to his service as a sheriff may, upon application to the board, receive four years of prior service credit for such service as a warden. […]
No credit for any type of service after and including January 1, 1961, shall be given any member unless regular monthly dues shall have been paid therefor as provided for and required by this chapter. History. Ga. L. 1963, p. 630, § 16.
Anything in this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, any member who, prior to becoming a member, was appointed to fill an anticipated vacancy in the office of sheriff and who served in that capacity shall be eligible for and, upon application, shall receive service credit for such service. Any such member shall give written notice […]
