Bill > H4387

This bill provides a special exemption for Jennifer O. Brown, a patrol officer in the Monterey Police Department, to continue working beyond the typical mandatory retirement age. Normally, police officers are required to retire at a certain age, but this legislation allows Brown to remain employed until she reaches 70 years old, provided she remains mentally and physically capable of performing her job duties. The bill specifies that her continued employment is subject to approval or potential removal by the appointing authority, who may also require her to undergo an examination by the Berkshire County Retirement System at their own expense to verify her fitness for duty. During her continued employment between ages 65 and 70, retirement system deductions will continue to be made from her compensation, and upon retirement, she will receive a superannuation or veteran's pension allowance reflecting her full years of creditable service. If an impartial physician determines she is not capable of continuing service, she will be retired for superannuation but not considered disabled under existing law. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4387