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NJ S2339
NJ S2339Allows certain members of PFRS to serve until age 70 upon approval by municipal governing body.
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Introduced
04/05/2018
04/05/2018
In Committee
04/05/2018
04/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, a member of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey (PFRS) must retire upon reaching 65 years of age. This bill would allow a member holding an administrative position to stay until age 70 if the governing body of the municipality retains the member in service and if such a decision is communicated in writing to the PFRS board of trustees before the member turns 65. For a primarily administrative position, the physical rigors of the job are less than for other police positions, and longevity in the position is an asset, not a liability. Therefore, it is appropriate to give the governing body of the municipality the discretion to allow an effective employee to continue in service beyond the current mandatory retirement age.
AI Summary
This bill allows certain members of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey (PFRS) to serve until age 70 upon approval by the municipal governing body. Under current law, PFRS members must retire at age 65, but this bill creates an exception for members in administrative positions. If the governing body of the municipality retains the member in service and notifies the PFRS board of trustees before the member turns 65, the member can continue serving until age 70. This provides flexibility for retaining effective employees in administrative roles, as the physical rigors of those positions are less demanding than other police positions, and longevity in the role is seen as an asset.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Hearing (19:00 10/18/2018 ) (on 10/18/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2500/2339_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2500/2339_I1.PDF |
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