O.C.G.A. § 47-2-245 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-245
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-245
Status: in_force

(a) Any member who became a member by operation of Code Section 47-2-242 or 47-2-243 shall be eligible to obtain creditable service for all prior service as an officer or employee of a state court judge or a superior court judge while covered by a retirement or pension system operated by a county for county employees if such person has not yet begun receiving a retirement or disability benefit from such retirement or pension system.

(a) Any member who became a member by operation of Code Section 47-2-242 or 47-2-243 shall be eligible to obtain creditable service for all prior service as an officer or employee of a state court judge or a superior court judge while covered by a retirement or pension system operated by a county for county employees if such person has not yet begun receiving a retirement or disability benefit from such retirement or pension system.

(b) To obtain creditable service under this Code section, the member must apply to the board of trustees not later than December 31, 2000, or within six months after becoming a member, whichever date is later, and must provide such evidence of such prior service as the board deems necessary. Upon notification in writing by the board of trustees of this retirement system, the board of trustees or other managing body of the local retirement or pension system shall transfer to this retirement system accumulated employer contributions and accumulated interest thereon which have been credited by the local retirement or pension system to each employee, and thereafter such person shall not be entitled to receive a benefit from such local retirement or pension system.

(b) To obtain creditable service under this Code section, the member must apply to the board of trustees not later than December 31, 2000, or within six months after becoming a member, whichever date is later, and must provide such evidence of such prior service as the board deems necessary. Upon notification in writing by the board of trustees of this retirement system, the board of trustees or other managing body of the local retirement or pension system shall transfer to this retirement system accumulated employer contributions and accumulated interest thereon which have been credited by the local retirement or pension system to each employee, and thereafter such person shall not be entitled to receive a benefit from such local retirement or pension system.

(c) Upon receipt of the funds provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, the trustees shall grant to the member such creditable service as such amount will provide without creating any accrued liability, as a result of granting such creditable service, against this retirement system. If the amount of creditable service so obtained is less than the actual number of years of eligible service, the member is authorized, but not required, to obtain the difference by paying to the board of trustees an amount sufficient to grant such creditable service without creating any accrued liability, as a result of granting such creditable service, against this retirement system.

(c) Upon receipt of the funds provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, the trustees shall grant to the member such creditable service as such amount will provide without creating any accrued liability, as a result of granting such creditable service, against this retirement system. If the amount of creditable service so obtained is less than the actual number of years of eligible service, the member is authorized, but not required, to obtain the difference by paying to the board of trustees an amount sufficient to grant such creditable service without creating any accrued liability, as a result of granting such creditable service, against this retirement system.
O.C.G.A. § 47-3-92 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 3 / Section 47-3-92
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-3-92
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this Code section, the maximum amount of sick leave which may be accumulated in one year shall be one and one-fourth days per month of actual service. In the event any employer authorizes sick leave in excess of such amount, any such leave used in any year shall be deducted from the maximum amount of leave authorized for that year by this Code section. Nothing in this Code section shall require any employer to grant any certain amount of sick leave.

(a) For purposes of this Code section, the maximum amount of sick leave which may be accumulated in one year shall be one and one-fourth days per month of actual service. In the event any employer authorizes sick leave in excess of such amount, any such leave used in any year shall be deducted from the maximum amount of leave authorized for that year by this Code section. Nothing in this Code section shall require any employer to grant any certain amount of sick leave.

(b) Accumulated days of sick leave accrued on, after, or before July 1, 1998, for which a member has not been paid shall constitute creditable service as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section. Such creditable service may be used to qualify for retirement but may not be used to qualify for vesting for benefits. Upon retirement of a member, the employer shall certify to the board of trustees the total amount of that member's sick leave based on leave records. It shall be the duty of each employer to maintain accurate records reflecting sick leave used and accumulated by each employee and to keep such records for at least 50 years.

(b) Accumulated days of sick leave accrued on, after, or before July 1, 1998, for which a member has not been paid shall constitute creditable service as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section. Such creditable service may be used to qualify for retirement but may not be used to qualify for vesting for benefits. Upon retirement of a member, the employer shall certify to the board of trustees the total amount of that member's sick leave based on leave records. It shall be the duty of each employer to maintain accurate records reflecting sick leave used and accumulated by each employee and to keep such records for at least 50 years.

(c)(1) A member shall be given such creditable service, not to exceed one month of creditable service for each 20 days of sick leave, in direct relation to appropriations provided by the General Assembly to fund the provisions of this subsection together with any increase in employer contributions made pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, provided that the member has a minimum of three months of such unused sick leave. (2) In order to fund the provisions of this Code section in whole or in part, the board of trustees is authorized, but not required, to increase the amount of employer contribution in direct proportion to the amount shown in the appropriation Acts enacted for such purpose by the General Assembly.

(c)(1) A member shall be given such creditable service, not to exceed one month of creditable service for each 20 days of sick leave, in direct relation to appropriations provided by the General Assembly to fund the provisions of this subsection together with any increase in employer contributions made pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, provided that the member has a minimum of three months of such unused sick leave.

(c)(1) A member shall be given such creditable service, not to exceed one month of creditable service for each 20 days of sick leave, in direct relation to appropriations provided by the General Assembly to fund the provisions of this subsection together with any increase in employer contributions made pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, provided that the member has a minimum of three months of such unused sick leave.

(2) In order to fund the provisions of this Code section in whole or in part, the board of trustees is authorized, but not required, to increase the amount of employer contribution in direct proportion to the amount shown in the appropriation Acts enacted for such purpose by the General Assembly.

(2) In order to fund the provisions of this Code section in whole or in part, the board of trustees is authorized, but not required, to increase the amount of employer contribution in direct proportion to the amount shown in the appropriation Acts enacted for such purpose by the General Assembly.

(d) The board of trustees may adopt rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Code section, to aid in administering and carrying out the provisions of this Code section. The board of trustees is further authorized to adopt rules for awarding creditable service as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section in instances in which accurate records have not been kept based upon statistical experience in instances in which accurate records have been kept.

(d) The board of trustees may adopt rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Code section, to aid in administering and carrying out the provisions of this Code section. The board of trustees is further authorized to adopt rules for awarding creditable service as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section in instances in which accurate records have not been kept based upon statistical experience in instances in which accurate records have been kept.

(e) The creditable service provided by this Code section shall be available only to persons who retire on or after July 1, 1998.

(e) The creditable service provided by this Code section shall be available only to persons who retire on or after July 1, 1998.
O.C.G.A. § 47-20-85 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 20 / Section 47-20-85
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-20-85
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of the federal Secondary Mortgage Market Enhancement Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 77r-1 , to the contrary, any fund subject to the provisions of this article shall comply with all provisions, restrictions, and limitations concerning investments provided in this article.
O.C.G.A. § 47-24-21 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 24 / Section 47-24-21
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-24-21
Status: in_force

There is created an office to be known as the executive secretary of the Georgia Military Pension Fund. The director of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia shall serve as executive secretary of this fund.
O.C.G.A. § 47-23-31 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 23 / Section 47-23-31
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-23-31
Status: in_force

For purposes of complying with federal Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations, the plan year for this retirement system shall be the 12 month period beginning on July 1 of each year.
O.C.G.A. § 47-22-2 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 22 / Section 47-22-2
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-22-2
Status: in_force

There is created and placed under the administration of the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan.
O.C.G.A. § 47-7-83 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 7 / Section 47-7-83
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-7-83
Status: in_force

No credit shall be given for service rendered after April 1, 1989, by a member who is also a member of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund if such service is creditable under the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund to which such member belongs.
O.C.G.A. § 47-5-71 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 5 / Section 47-5-71
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-5-71
Status: in_force

Funds held by the board of trustees or for its account shall not be subject to process, levy, or attachment; nor shall benefits arising under this chapter or any contract pursuant to this chapter be assignable.
O.C.G.A. § 47-3-49 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 3 / Section 47-3-49
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-3-49
Status: in_force

This chapter shall become effective on March 19, 1943, but neither the state nor any other employer or member shall be obligated to make contributions for the pensions and annuities under this chapter until after the General Assembly has by appropriation made available funds for the contribution of the state for its part of such pensions and annuities.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-203 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-203
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-203
Status: in_force

(a) On and after July 1, 1990, the following shall be members of the retirement system: (1) The director of the Administrative Office of the Courts of the Judicial Council of Georgia and any other person employed by the Administrative Office of the Courts or the Judicial Council of Georgia who is in a position which normally requires actual performance of duties during the full 12 months of the calendar year; and (2) The director of the Council of Juvenile Court Judges and any other person employed by the Council of Juvenile Court Judges who is in a position which normally requires actual performance of duties during the full 12 months of the calendar year.

(a) On and after July 1, 1990, the following shall be members of the retirement system:

(1) The director of the Administrative Office of the Courts of the Judicial Council of Georgia and any other person employed by the Administrative Office of the Courts or the Judicial Council of Georgia who is in a position which normally requires actual performance of duties during the full 12 months of the calendar year; and

(1) The director of the Administrative Office of the Courts of the Judicial Council of Georgia and any other person employed by the Administrative Office of the Courts or the Judicial Council of Georgia who is in a position which normally requires actual performance of duties during the full 12 months of the calendar year; and

(2) The director of the Council of Juvenile Court Judges and any other person employed by the Council of Juvenile Court Judges who is in a position which normally requires actual performance of duties during the full 12 months of the calendar year.

(2) The director of the Council of Juvenile Court Judges and any other person employed by the Council of Juvenile Court Judges who is in a position which normally requires actual performance of duties during the full 12 months of the calendar year.

(b) Membership under this Code section shall be subject to the provisions of Code Section 47-2-334 , relating to persons becoming members of the retirement system on or after July 1, 1982.

(b) Membership under this Code section shall be subject to the provisions of Code Section 47-2-334 , relating to persons becoming members of the retirement system on or after July 1, 1982.

(c) Employee contributions from members under this Code section for service on and after July 1, 1990, shall be deducted and remitted to the board of trustees by the appropriate employing authority. Employer contributions under this Code section for service on and after July 1, 1990, shall be payable from funds appropriated for the operation of the judicial branch of government; and such employer contributions shall be in addition to the regular compensation otherwise payable to such members.

(c) Employee contributions from members under this Code section for service on and after July 1, 1990, shall be deducted and remitted to the board of trustees by the appropriate employing authority. Employer contributions under this Code section for service on and after July 1, 1990, shall be payable from funds appropriated for the operation of the judicial branch of government; and such employer contributions shall be in addition to the regular compensation otherwise payable to such members.
O.C.G.A. § 47-12-63 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 12 / Section 47-12-63
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-12-63
Status: in_force

In computing years of service as a district attorney for any purpose under this chapter, up to three years of service as a member of the General Assembly and any time served as an attorney for the state or any authority thereof on a salary basis may be counted in computing the number of years of service required of a district attorney, provided that he pays into the fund the maximum payment provided for by this chapter for each year of such service as a member of the General Assembly, and any time served as an attorney for the state or any authority thereof on a salary basis, plus interest on such payment at the rate of 6 percent per annum. Such payment shall be made on or before June 30, 1974. In computing such credit, any such district attorney shall be credited for a full year for each year of membership in the General Assembly and a full year for each year he served as an attorney for the state or any authority thereof on a salary basis.
O.C.G.A. § 47-1-1 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 1 / Section 47-1-1
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-1-1
Status: in_force

The enactment of Title 47 of this Code is intended only as a recodification of the existing laws of this state relating to retirement and pensions. The codification and enactment of this title are not intended to nor shall they be construed to increase, diminish, grant, destroy, impair, alter, or otherwise affect any pension, retirement benefit or allowance, survivors benefit, membership or right to membership, creditable service or right thereto, prior service or right thereto, membership service or right thereto, or any option, election, or right of any kind which is in existence on November 1, 1982.
O.C.G.A. § 47-3-129 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 3 / Section 47-3-129
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-3-129
Status: in_force

(a) Any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, the right to the service retirement benefit under this chapter shall vest in a member who withdraws from service prior to attaining 60 years of age, provided that he has completed at least ten years of creditable service and has not withdrawn his contributions. Such member shall, upon filing an application as provided in this chapter, become entitled to service retirement benefit upon his attainment of the age of 60 or at his option at any date subsequent thereto. The service retirement benefit of any such member shall be as set forth in this chapter, based on the total credits accrued at the date of his withdrawal from service; or, if such member should die before filing such application, the maximum benefits payable shall be limited to the member's accumulated contributions at the time of his withdrawal from service; and nothing in this chapter shall be construed as providing for any benefits prior to attaining age 60, other than a return of the contributions in case of death. Any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, this Code section shall inure retroactively to the benefit of all members who completed at least 20 years' creditable service prior to January 1, 1954, and who have not withdrawn their contributions.

(a) Any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, the right to the service retirement benefit under this chapter shall vest in a member who withdraws from service prior to attaining 60 years of age, provided that he has completed at least ten years of creditable service and has not withdrawn his contributions. Such member shall, upon filing an application as provided in this chapter, become entitled to service retirement benefit upon his attainment of the age of 60 or at his option at any date subsequent thereto. The service retirement benefit of any such member shall be as set forth in this chapter, based on the total credits accrued at the date of his withdrawal from service; or, if such member should die before filing such application, the maximum benefits payable shall be limited to the member's accumulated contributions at the time of his withdrawal from service; and nothing in this chapter shall be construed as providing for any benefits prior to attaining age 60, other than a return of the contributions in case of death. Any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, this Code section shall inure retroactively to the benefit of all members who completed at least 20 years' creditable service prior to January 1, 1954, and who have not withdrawn their contributions.

(b) If a member returns to active service in the public schools or the University System of Georgia for one year or more prior to age 60, he may reestablish such credits that he had at the time he withdrew from active service and such credits in which he had a vested right to a service retirement benefit under this Code section by paying a fee of 25 percent of his last annual salary prior to freezing his credits or the applicable accrued regular interest on his annuity account from the date of freezing to date of payment, whichever is greater.

(b) If a member returns to active service in the public schools or the University System of Georgia for one year or more prior to age 60, he may reestablish such credits that he had at the time he withdrew from active service and such credits in which he had a vested right to a service retirement benefit under this Code section by paying a fee of 25 percent of his last annual salary prior to freezing his credits or the applicable accrued regular interest on his annuity account from the date of freezing to date of payment, whichever is greater.
O.C.G.A. § 47-22-9 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 22 / Section 47-22-9
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-22-9
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the written request of a member who ceases to be an employee, a lump sum amount shall be paid to such person equal to the total amount credited to such member's account at the time the member ceases to be an employee. If no such request is made, the member's account shall continue to accrue earnings in the same manner as any member's account.

(a) Upon the written request of a member who ceases to be an employee, a lump sum amount shall be paid to such person equal to the total amount credited to such member's account at the time the member ceases to be an employee. If no such request is made, the member's account shall continue to accrue earnings in the same manner as any member's account.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, if any member who ceases to be an employee has less than such minimum amount as determined by the board, but not more than $5,000.00, credited to such member's account, the board may, at its option, require such member to withdraw all such moneys and the member's account shall be closed; provided, however, that the board's option to require withdrawal of small account balances shall be applied in a consistent manner; provided, further, that if the board provides for mandatory distributions of account balances greater than $1,000.00 and if a member does not elect to have such distribution paid directly to an eligible retirement plan specified by the member in a direct rollover or to receive the distribution directly, the plan shall pay the distribution in a direct rollover to an individual retirement plan designated by the board in accordance with Section 401(a)(31)(B) of the federal Internal Revenue Code .

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, if any member who ceases to be an employee has less than such minimum amount as determined by the board, but not more than $5,000.00, credited to such member's account, the board may, at its option, require such member to withdraw all such moneys and the member's account shall be closed; provided, however, that the board's option to require withdrawal of small account balances shall be applied in a consistent manner; provided, further, that if the board provides for mandatory distributions of account balances greater than $1,000.00 and if a member does not elect to have such distribution paid directly to an eligible retirement plan specified by the member in a direct rollover or to receive the distribution directly, the plan shall pay the distribution in a direct rollover to an individual retirement plan designated by the board in accordance with Section 401(a)(31)(B) of the federal Internal Revenue Code .

(c) Except as otherwise provided in Article 2 of Chapter 1 of this title, a member's account balance in the plan shall at all times be 100 percent vested and nonforfeitable.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in Article 2 of Chapter 1 of this title, a member's account balance in the plan shall at all times be 100 percent vested and nonforfeitable.
O.C.G.A. § 47-16-83 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 16 / Section 47-16-83
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-16-83
Status: in_force

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.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-360 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-360
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-360
Status: in_force

The board of trustees shall have the responsibility of administering the provisions of this article and shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 47-22-7 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 22 / Section 47-22-7
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-22-7
Status: in_force

Any person who is an employee on July 1, 1992, shall become a member of the plan on such date. Any person who becomes an employee after July 1, 1992, shall become a member on the date such person becomes an employee.
O.C.G.A. § 47-17-41 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 17 / Section 47-17-41
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-17-41
Status: in_force

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 he or she shall pay to the fund the amounts required for such period. Such member may obtain one month of such credit for each month of active membership performed after the period of unemployment as a peace officer; provided, however, that not more than 12 months of absence from such employment shall be allowed under this Code section during a member's entire membership in the fund.
O.C.G.A. § 47-7-101 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 7 / Section 47-7-101
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-7-101
Status: in_force

(a) Any member who applies for retirement benefits may withdraw such application at any time prior to its approval by the board.

(a) Any member who applies for retirement benefits may withdraw such application at any time prior to its approval by the board.

(b) Any person who again becomes a paid employee of a fire department or of a volunteer fire department after having been placed on retirement or disability under Code Section 47-7-100 or 47-7-102 shall immediately notify the executive director of such reemployment. Retirement benefits being paid to such person shall be suspended as of the date of such reemployment and shall remain suspended until such reemployment terminates at which time the payment of retirement benefits shall be resumed in the amount to which the person was eligible at the time of reemployment. Disability benefits being paid to any such person shall be terminated as of the date of such reemployment. Within six months of the commencement of reemployment, any such person who at the time of application otherwise meets the requirements for membership may, by application in the manner provided by this chapter, become a member of the fund. In the event the application is granted, such member, upon meeting the requirements provided by law, shall be entitled to all benefits provided for in Code Section 47-7-100 , but the amount of monthly retirement or disability benefits payable to such member shall not exceed the amount of the monthly benefit which would be payable to such member had such subsequent retirement become effective at the time of the member's prior retirement, unless after such reemployment the member shall have acquired not less than seven years' creditable service as a member of the fund.

(b) Any person who again becomes a paid employee of a fire department or of a volunteer fire department after having been placed on retirement or disability under Code Section 47-7-100 or 47-7-102 shall immediately notify the executive director of such reemployment. Retirement benefits being paid to such person shall be suspended as of the date of such reemployment and shall remain suspended until such reemployment terminates at which time the payment of retirement benefits shall be resumed in the amount to which the person was eligible at the time of reemployment. Disability benefits being paid to any such person shall be terminated as of the date of such reemployment. Within six months of the commencement of reemployment, any such person who at the time of application otherwise meets the requirements for membership may, by application in the manner provided by this chapter, become a member of the fund. In the event the application is granted, such member, upon meeting the requirements provided by law, shall be entitled to all benefits provided for in Code Section 47-7-100 , but the amount of monthly retirement or disability benefits payable to such member shall not exceed the amount of the monthly benefit which would be payable to such member had such subsequent retirement become effective at the time of the member's prior retirement, unless after such reemployment the member shall have acquired not less than seven years' creditable service as a member of the fund.

(c) A member who is eligible to receive a benefit under Code Section 47-7-100 shall not be entitled to benefits under Code Section 47-7-102 .

(c) A member who is eligible to receive a benefit under Code Section 47-7-100 shall not be entitled to benefits under Code Section 47-7-102 .
O.C.G.A. § 47-11-70 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 11 / Section 47-11-70
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-11-70
Status: in_force

(a) In order for a judge of a probate court or an employee of the board to be eligible to receive retirement benefits under this chapter, such judge must have: (1) Served as a regularly qualified and commissioned judge of a probate court or as an employee of the board for at least four years, if he or she became a member before July 1, 1995, otherwise for eight years, during which time he or she complied with Code Section 47-11-40 ; (2) Fully complied with this chapter; (3) Terminated his or her official capacity as a judge of a probate court or as an employee of the board; (4) Attained the age of 60 years; (5) Filed with the board his or her application for such retirement, on a form to be furnished by the board, within a period of 90 days after reaching the age of 60 years or after termination of his or her official capacity as a judge of a probate court or as an employee of the board, whichever may occur last in point of time. If the application is filed after such time, the retirement benefits shall become effective on the first day of the month following the date the application is filed unless the failure to file an application was due to a physical or mental disability, in which event the benefits will be paid as if the application had been filed within such 90 day period; and (6) Had his or her application for retirement approved by the board.

(a) In order for a judge of a probate court or an employee of the board to be eligible to receive retirement benefits under this chapter, such judge must have:

(1) Served as a regularly qualified and commissioned judge of a probate court or as an employee of the board for at least four years, if he or she became a member before July 1, 1995, otherwise for eight years, during which time he or she complied with Code Section 47-11-40 ;

(1) Served as a regularly qualified and commissioned judge of a probate court or as an employee of the board for at least four years, if he or she became a member before July 1, 1995, otherwise for eight years, during which time he or she complied with Code Section 47-11-40 ;

(2) Fully complied with this chapter;

(2) Fully complied with this chapter;

(3) Terminated his or her official capacity as a judge of a probate court or as an employee of the board;

(3) Terminated his or her official capacity as a judge of a probate court or as an employee of the board;

(4) Attained the age of 60 years;

(4) Attained the age of 60 years;

(5) Filed with the board his or her application for such retirement, on a form to be furnished by the board, within a period of 90 days after reaching the age of 60 years or after termination of his or her official capacity as a judge of a probate court or as an employee of the board, whichever may occur last in point of time. If the application is filed after such time, the retirement benefits shall become effective on the first day of the month following the date the application is filed unless the failure to file an application was due to a physical or mental disability, in which event the benefits will be paid as if the application had been filed within such 90 day period; and

(5) Filed with the board his or her application for such retirement, on a form to be furnished by the board, within a period of 90 days after reaching the age of 60 years or after termination of his or her official capacity as a judge of a probate court or as an employee of the board, whichever may occur last in point of time. If the application is filed after such time, the retirement benefits shall become effective on the first day of the month following the date the application is filed unless the failure to file an application was due to a physical or mental disability, in which event the benefits will be paid as if the application had been filed within such 90 day period; and

(6) Had his or her application for retirement approved by the board.

(6) Had his or her application for retirement approved by the board.

(b) No judge of the probate court or employee of the board shall be eligible for retirement benefits under this chapter until he has reached the age of 60 years. Any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, any judge of the probate court or employee of the board who has met all other requirements of this chapter, except that he has not attained 60 years of age, may terminate his service as an employee of the board or as a regularly qualified and commissioned judge of the probate court, may cease payments of any dues into the fund whatsoever, and upon reaching the age of 60 years and filing his application as provided for in paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section may commence receiving the retirement benefits provided for in this chapter; provided, further, that any judge of the probate court who was a regularly qualified member of the fund and who, prior to July 1, 1976, may have severed his relationship as a regularly qualified and commissioned judge of the probate court of a county of this state, ceased payments of any dues into the fund whatsoever, but had not reached the retirement age required by law at the time of severance of his relationship as such judge of the probate court, and has not qualified for or commenced drawing retirement benefits as of July 1, 1976, by reason of not having attained said retirement age then required, shall be eligible to commence drawing such retirement benefits due upon reaching the age of 60 years or on July 1, 1976, whichever is later.

(b) No judge of the probate court or employee of the board shall be eligible for retirement benefits under this chapter until he has reached the age of 60 years. Any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, any judge of the probate court or employee of the board who has met all other requirements of this chapter, except that he has not attained 60 years of age, may terminate his service as an employee of the board or as a regularly qualified and commissioned judge of the probate court, may cease payments of any dues into the fund whatsoever, and upon reaching the age of 60 years and filing his application as provided for in paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section may commence receiving the retirement benefits provided for in this chapter; provided, further, that any judge of the probate court who was a regularly qualified member of the fund and who, prior to July 1, 1976, may have severed his relationship as a regularly qualified and commissioned judge of the probate court of a county of this state, ceased payments of any dues into the fund whatsoever, but had not reached the retirement age required by law at the time of severance of his relationship as such judge of the probate court, and has not qualified for or commenced drawing retirement benefits as of July 1, 1976, by reason of not having attained said retirement age then required, shall be eligible to commence drawing such retirement benefits due upon reaching the age of 60 years or on July 1, 1976, whichever is later.

(c) Any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, service as a senior judge of the probate court, as such office is expressly provided for by general law, shall not affect the right of a member of the fund to receive a benefit.

(c) Any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, service as a senior judge of the probate court, as such office is expressly provided for by general law, shall not affect the right of a member of the fund to receive a benefit.
O.C.G.A. § 47-18-43 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 18 / Section 47-18-43
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-18-43
Status: in_force

Anything in this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, the Governor is empowered to authorize a referendum in accordance with the requirements of Section 218(d)(3) of the Social Security Act 1 on the question of whether services in positions covered by the District Attorneys Retirement Fund of Georgia, Chapter 12 of this title, shall be excluded from or included under an agreement under this chapter with an effective date of July 1, 1956. If the referendum results in an affirmative vote, employee contributions required for social security coverage shall be deducted by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia from the compensation or other funds due the employee. Such employee deductions shall be based on an affidavit from each individual as to the total wages received by him or her each calendar quarter as district attorney. Such affidavit shall be forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia before the fifth day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter. If any district attorney fails to submit the required affidavit to the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia within the required time, any and all funds due such individual shall be withheld by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia until an appropriate affidavit has been received. The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia is authorized and directed to pay the required employer contribution from the funds appropriated or otherwise available.

1 42 U.S.C.A. § 418.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-204 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-204
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-204
Status: in_force

Any member subject to the provisions of Code Section 47-2-203 may receive service credit for all prior service rendered as an employee of the Judicial Council of Georgia or its predecessor agency, the Governor's Commission on Judicial Processes, or the Council of Juvenile Court Judges, provided that:

(1) Such members shall pay a contribution of 1 1/2 percent per year on compensation received for each such year plus 4 1/2 percent interest on such employee contributions, compounded annually to the date of payment; and

(1) Such members shall pay a contribution of 1 1/2 percent per year on compensation received for each such year plus 4 1/2 percent interest on such employee contributions, compounded annually to the date of payment; and

(2) An amount shall be paid to the retirement system from funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the judicial branch of state government in an amount equal to the normal employer contribution which would have been paid on behalf of the member if the member had been a member of the retirement system during the period for which service is granted plus 4 1/2 percent interest on such employer contributions, compounded annually to the date of payment;

(2) An amount shall be paid to the retirement system from funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the judicial branch of state government in an amount equal to the normal employer contribution which would have been paid on behalf of the member if the member had been a member of the retirement system during the period for which service is granted plus 4 1/2 percent interest on such employer contributions, compounded annually to the date of payment;

and provided, further, that no such service shall be deemed as creditable under any provisions of this chapter if such service has or will be used in the determination of any member's eligibility for his retirement benefits or allowances for any other retirement system, excluding social security and those retirement programs covered under Public Law 810, 80th Congress, as amended. Any member claiming creditable service under this subsection shall make application to the board not later than June 30, 1993.
O.C.G.A. § 47-23-104 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 23 / Section 47-23-104
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-23-104
Status: in_force

(a) After obtaining a minimum of four years of creditable service, any member who becomes totally and permanently disabled to the extent that he or she is unable to perform the duties of his or her office shall be entitled to receive a disability retirement benefit which shall be one-half of the maximum retirement benefits provided by Code Section 47-23-102 for 16 years of service, unless the member would otherwise qualify for a greater benefit under Code Section 47-23-102 or 47-23-103 , in which event the Code section providing the highest benefit would apply.

(a) After obtaining a minimum of four years of creditable service, any member who becomes totally and permanently disabled to the extent that he or she is unable to perform the duties of his or her office shall be entitled to receive a disability retirement benefit which shall be one-half of the maximum retirement benefits provided by Code Section 47-23-102 for 16 years of service, unless the member would otherwise qualify for a greater benefit under Code Section 47-23-102 or 47-23-103 , in which event the Code section providing the highest benefit would apply.

(b) After obtaining a minimum of ten years of actual service, any member who becomes totally and permanently disabled to the extent that he or she is unable to perform the duties of his or her office shall be entitled to receive a disability retirement benefit which shall be two-thirds of the maximum retirement benefits provided by Code Section 47-23-102 .

(b) After obtaining a minimum of ten years of actual service, any member who becomes totally and permanently disabled to the extent that he or she is unable to perform the duties of his or her office shall be entitled to receive a disability retirement benefit which shall be two-thirds of the maximum retirement benefits provided by Code Section 47-23-102 .

(c) The disability of any member applying for disability retirement benefits shall be determined by the board in the same manner and under the same procedure as disability of state employees is determined in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia. Disability retirement benefits shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month the member resigns as a result of the disability.

(c) The disability of any member applying for disability retirement benefits shall be determined by the board in the same manner and under the same procedure as disability of state employees is determined in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia. Disability retirement benefits shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month the member resigns as a result of the disability.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-28 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-28
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-28
Status: in_force

(a) On and after April 1, 1964, the board of trustees is authorized to adopt simplified benefit tables which will enable a member to estimate his or her retirement allowances. Such tables shall (1) be based on an actuarial study, (2) maintain the actuarial soundness of the retirement system, (3) for those members retiring on and after April 1, 1968, be applied to the member's highest average monthly earnable compensation during a period of 24 consecutive calendar months while a member of the retirement system, and (4) be applicable to all members, provided that the application of such tables shall not reduce or impair the amount of any allowances or benefits to which any person who was a member on April 1, 1964, would have been entitled at that time or would be entitled at any time thereafter under tables or calculations which were in effect at that time or at any time prior thereto or at any time prior to the adoption of such simplified benefit tables.

(a) On and after April 1, 1964, the board of trustees is authorized to adopt simplified benefit tables which will enable a member to estimate his or her retirement allowances. Such tables shall (1) be based on an actuarial study, (2) maintain the actuarial soundness of the retirement system, (3) for those members retiring on and after April 1, 1968, be applied to the member's highest average monthly earnable compensation during a period of 24 consecutive calendar months while a member of the retirement system, and (4) be applicable to all members, provided that the application of such tables shall not reduce or impair the amount of any allowances or benefits to which any person who was a member on April 1, 1964, would have been entitled at that time or would be entitled at any time thereafter under tables or calculations which were in effect at that time or at any time prior thereto or at any time prior to the adoption of such simplified benefit tables.

(b) The regular service retirement allowance payable to a member pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, prior to the application of any minimum benefit formula otherwise provided under this chapter, shall be determined pursuant to the formula adopted from time to time by the board of trustees for such purpose. Such formula shall be uniformly applicable to all members similarly situated. The board of trustees may establish rules and administrative procedures uniformly applicable to all members similarly situated relating to the calculation of such service retirement allowance.

(b) The regular service retirement allowance payable to a member pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, prior to the application of any minimum benefit formula otherwise provided under this chapter, shall be determined pursuant to the formula adopted from time to time by the board of trustees for such purpose. Such formula shall be uniformly applicable to all members similarly situated. The board of trustees may establish rules and administrative procedures uniformly applicable to all members similarly situated relating to the calculation of such service retirement allowance.
O.C.G.A. § 47-12-87 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 12 / Section 47-12-87
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-12-87
Status: in_force

(a) Any district attorney who resigns or otherwise becomes disqualified to hold his office shall be entitled to withdraw the total amount, without interest, which such district attorney has paid to the fund. If any district attorney dies, the total amount, without interest, paid by such district attorney to the fund shall be paid to the district attorney's surviving spouse, if any, or to such district attorney's personal representative.

(a) Any district attorney who resigns or otherwise becomes disqualified to hold his office shall be entitled to withdraw the total amount, without interest, which such district attorney has paid to the fund. If any district attorney dies, the total amount, without interest, paid by such district attorney to the fund shall be paid to the district attorney's surviving spouse, if any, or to such district attorney's personal representative.

(b) In the case of the death of any district attorney receiving benefits from the fund at the time of death and who is not survived by a spouse or in case of the death of a surviving spouse of a district attorney who is receiving benefits, where neither the district attorney, the surviving spouse, or both, have received the total amount, without interest, paid by the district attorney to the fund, the district attorney's estate shall receive from the fund the remainder of such payments.

(b) In the case of the death of any district attorney receiving benefits from the fund at the time of death and who is not survived by a spouse or in case of the death of a surviving spouse of a district attorney who is receiving benefits, where neither the district attorney, the surviving spouse, or both, have received the total amount, without interest, paid by the district attorney to the fund, the district attorney's estate shall receive from the fund the remainder of such payments.

(c) The employee contributions paid by the employer to the fund on behalf of a district attorney under subsection (c) of Code Section 47-12-43 after July 1, 1980, shall be considered to be payments made by the district attorney.

(c) The employee contributions paid by the employer to the fund on behalf of a district attorney under subsection (c) of Code Section 47-12-43 after July 1, 1980, shall be considered to be payments made by the district attorney.
O.C.G.A. § 47-7-2 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 7 / Section 47-7-2
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-7-2
Status: in_force

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:

(1) To provide an additional benefit which may be used by fire departments of the state or political subdivisions of the state to attract and retain qualified firefighters; and

(1) To provide an additional benefit which may be used by fire departments of the state or political subdivisions of the state to attract and retain qualified firefighters; and

(2) To limit the availability of such benefits to those fire departments which satisfy the minimum requirements for membership provided in this chapter so as to induce political subdivisions and the fire departments serving such political subdivisions to meet and maintain compliance with such minimum standards which the General Assembly deems essential to improving the ability of a fire department to suppress fires.

(2) To limit the availability of such benefits to those fire departments which satisfy the minimum requirements for membership provided in this chapter so as to induce political subdivisions and the fire departments serving such political subdivisions to meet and maintain compliance with such minimum standards which the General Assembly deems essential to improving the ability of a fire department to suppress fires.
O.C.G.A. § 47-23-40 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 23 / Section 47-23-40
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-23-40
Status: in_force

Any person who on June 30, 1998, was an active, inactive, or retired member of a predecessor retirement system shall be transferred to this retirement system in the same status effective July 1, 1998. Any person who on June 30, 1998, was a beneficiary of a predecessor retirement system shall become a beneficiary of this retirement system in the same status effective July 1, 1998; provided, however, that, except as otherwise expressly provided, the benefits of any beneficiary so transferred shall continue to be calculated as such benefits were calculated on June 30, 1998.
O.C.G.A. § 47-3-23 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 3 / Section 47-3-23
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-3-23
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees shall designate an actuary who shall be the technical adviser of the board of trustees on matters regarding the operation of the funds created by this chapter and who shall perform such duties as are required in connection therewith.

(a) The board of trustees shall designate an actuary who shall be the technical adviser of the board of trustees on matters regarding the operation of the funds created by this chapter and who shall perform such duties as are required in connection therewith.

(b) From time to time, but at least once in every five-year period, the actuary shall make an actuarial investigation into the mortality, service, and compensation experience of the members and beneficiaries of the retirement system and recommend for adoption by the board of trustees, mortality, service, and other tables needed in the operation of the retirement system. Taking into account the results of such investigations, the board of trustees from time to time shall adopt for the retirement system such mortality, service, and other tables as it shall deem necessary for use in all calculations required in connection with this retirement system. The board of trustees shall also determine from time to time the rates of regular interest for use in all calculations required in connection with the retirement system, limited to a minimum of 2 percent.

(b) From time to time, but at least once in every five-year period, the actuary shall make an actuarial investigation into the mortality, service, and compensation experience of the members and beneficiaries of the retirement system and recommend for adoption by the board of trustees, mortality, service, and other tables needed in the operation of the retirement system. Taking into account the results of such investigations, the board of trustees from time to time shall adopt for the retirement system such mortality, service, and other tables as it shall deem necessary for use in all calculations required in connection with this retirement system. The board of trustees shall also determine from time to time the rates of regular interest for use in all calculations required in connection with the retirement system, limited to a minimum of 2 percent.

(c) On the basis of regular interest and the tables last adopted by the board of trustees, the actuary shall make annual valuations of the contingent assets and liabilities of the retirement system.

(c) On the basis of regular interest and the tables last adopted by the board of trustees, the actuary shall make annual valuations of the contingent assets and liabilities of the retirement system.
O.C.G.A. § 47-4-102 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 4 / Section 47-4-102
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-4-102
Status: in_force

(a) At any time prior to his retirement a member may elect or may revoke a previous election and make a new election to have his retirement benefit payable under one of the options set forth in subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section in lieu of the lifetime income he is otherwise entitled to receive. The benefit shall be paid in accordance with the terms of such option elected. Election of any option shall be made by the member in writing and shall be subject to approval by the board.

(a) At any time prior to his retirement a member may elect or may revoke a previous election and make a new election to have his retirement benefit payable under one of the options set forth in subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section in lieu of the lifetime income he is otherwise entitled to receive. The benefit shall be paid in accordance with the terms of such option elected. Election of any option shall be made by the member in writing and shall be subject to approval by the board.

(b) The amount of any optional retirement benefit set forth in this Code section shall be the actuarial equivalent of the amount of benefit that would otherwise be payable to the member under Code Section 47-4-101 .

(b) The amount of any optional retirement benefit set forth in this Code section shall be the actuarial equivalent of the amount of benefit that would otherwise be payable to the member under Code Section 47-4-101 .

(c) Option A, the joint and survivor option, shall consist of a decreased retirement benefit which shall be payable to the member for life and shall continue after his death to the surviving joint annuitant in the same amount or in such smaller amount as he may designate. The election of this option shall be null and void if either the member or his joint annuitant dies before his normal retirement date.

(c) Option A, the joint and survivor option, shall consist of a decreased retirement benefit which shall be payable to the member for life and shall continue after his death to the surviving joint annuitant in the same amount or in such smaller amount as he may designate. The election of this option shall be null and void if either the member or his joint annuitant dies before his normal retirement date.

(d) Option B, the period certain and life option, shall consist of a decreased retirement benefit commencing on the date of retirement and payable on the first day of each month during the lifetime of the member, provided that if the member dies prior to having received the elected number of guaranteed monthly retirement payments, such remaining guaranteed payments shall continue to his designated beneficiary.

(d) Option B, the period certain and life option, shall consist of a decreased retirement benefit commencing on the date of retirement and payable on the first day of each month during the lifetime of the member, provided that if the member dies prior to having received the elected number of guaranteed monthly retirement payments, such remaining guaranteed payments shall continue to his designated beneficiary.

(e) Any other provisions of this Code section or of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, the board of trustees may, by rule or regulation, require that when a member or a retired member dies and the beneficiary is a person other than the surviving spouse of the member, the benefits payable to the beneficiary shall be paid to the beneficiary within a definite time period immediately following the death of the member or retired member.

(e) Any other provisions of this Code section or of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, the board of trustees may, by rule or regulation, require that when a member or a retired member dies and the beneficiary is a person other than the surviving spouse of the member, the benefits payable to the beneficiary shall be paid to the beneficiary within a definite time period immediately following the death of the member or retired member.

(f)(1) As used in this subsection, the term “retired member” means a person retired under this chapter who was unmarried at the time of his or her retirement. (2) In the event a retired member marries subsequent to his or her retirement, the retired member may elect to begin receiving an actuarially reduced benefit of equivalent value and establish on behalf of the spouse Option A or B. Such election must be made by December 31, 1998, or within six months after the date of marriage, whichever date is later. (3) This subsection applies to retired members who retired at any time prior to July 1, 1998, as well as to those who retire on or after that date.

(f)(1) As used in this subsection, the term “retired member” means a person retired under this chapter who was unmarried at the time of his or her retirement.

(f)(1) As used in this subsection, the term “retired member” means a person retired under this chapter who was unmarried at the time of his or her retirement.

(2) In the event a retired member marries subsequent to his or her retirement, the retired member may elect to begin receiving an actuarially reduced benefit of equivalent value and establish on behalf of the spouse Option A or B. Such election must be made by December 31, 1998, or within six months after the date of marriage, whichever date is later.

(2) In the event a retired member marries subsequent to his or her retirement, the retired member may elect to begin receiving an actuarially reduced benefit of equivalent value and establish on behalf of the spouse Option A or B. Such election must be made by December 31, 1998, or within six months after the date of marriage, whichever date is later.

(3) This subsection applies to retired members who retired at any time prior to July 1, 1998, as well as to those who retire on or after that date.

(3) This subsection applies to retired members who retired at any time prior to July 1, 1998, as well as to those who retire on or after that date.
O.C.G.A. § 47-24-121 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 24 / Section 47-24-121
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-24-121
Status: in_force

If any change or error in the records results in any member or beneficiary receiving from the fund more or less than he or she would have been entitled to receive had the records been correct, the board shall have the power to correct such error and to adjust the payments as far as practicable in such a manner that the actuarial equivalent of the benefit to which such member or beneficiary was correctly entitled shall be paid.
O.C.G.A. § 47-3-45 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 3 / Section 47-3-45
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-3-45
Status: in_force

The maintenance of annuity reserves and pension reserves of the retirement system, the crediting of regular interest to the annuity savings fund, and the payment of all pensions, annuities, retirement allowances, refunds, and other benefits granted under this chapter shall be obligations of the pension accumulation fund, provided that the payments of such other benefit do not adversely affect the qualified status of the retirement system under Section 401(a) of the federal Internal Revenue Code . All assets of the pension accumulation fund and all income, interest, and dividends derived from deposits and investments shall be used for the payment of such obligations and for no other purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 47-3-87-1 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 3 / Section 47-3-87-1
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-3-87.1
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the terms “independent school system” and “local retirement fund” shall have the same meaning as defined by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 47-3-66 .

(a) As used in this Code section, the terms “independent school system” and “local retirement fund” shall have the same meaning as defined by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 47-3-66 .

(b) Any active member who was employed by an independent school system prior to, but not later than, June 30, 1979, and who was, while so employed, a member of a local retirement fund of such independent school system and had a vested right to benefits thereunder and who has not withdrawn employee contributions from the local retirement system shall receive creditable service under this chapter equivalent to the creditable service the member had under said local retirement fund subject to the following conditions: (1) The fiscal authority or other governing body, by whatever name designated, of the local retirement fund of the independent school system shall pay to the board of trustees the total amount of employee contributions credited to the member under the local retirement fund plus applicable accrued regular interest, as determined by the board of trustees, which would have accumulated on such contributions. Such payment must be paid to the board of trustees, in a manner prescribed by the board, by not later than January 1, 1983, or by the date of retirement, if the member retires prior to January 1, 1983; (2) The member shall pay to the board of trustees the amount of contributions which would have been paid by the member to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia if the member had been a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for the period of creditable service the member had under the local retirement fund plus applicable accrued regular interest, as determined by the board of trustees, which would have accumulated on such contributions, but the amount otherwise payable hereunder shall be reduced by the amount paid to the board of trustees under paragraph (1) of this subsection. Such payment must be made to the board of trustees, in a manner prescribed by the board, by not later than January 1, 1983, or by the date of retirement if the member retires prior to January 1, 1983. Creditable service under this subsection shall not be granted to the member until the payment required by this paragraph has been made to the board of trustees; (3) The fiscal authority or other governing body, by whatever name designated, of the local retirement fund of the independent school system shall pay to the board of trustees the amount of employer contributions for such creditable service, which would have been paid to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia had the teacher been a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia at the time the service was rendered, plus applicable accrued regular interest thereon, as determined by the board of trustees; (4) No creditable service under this subsection may be obtained for creditable service under a local retirement fund unless the member has forfeited any right to receive a retirement benefit under the local retirement fund; (5) No creditable service under this subsection may be obtained if such creditable service would not be allowable under other provisions of this chapter; and (6) Subsections (i), (j), and (k) of Code Section 47-3-66 shall apply to payments required by this subsection.

(b) Any active member who was employed by an independent school system prior to, but not later than, June 30, 1979, and who was, while so employed, a member of a local retirement fund of such independent school system and had a vested right to benefits thereunder and who has not withdrawn employee contributions from the local retirement system shall receive creditable service under this chapter equivalent to the creditable service the member had under said local retirement fund subject to the following conditions:

(1) The fiscal authority or other governing body, by whatever name designated, of the local retirement fund of the independent school system shall pay to the board of trustees the total amount of employee contributions credited to the member under the local retirement fund plus applicable accrued regular interest, as determined by the board of trustees, which would have accumulated on such contributions. Such payment must be paid to the board of trustees, in a manner prescribed by the board, by not later than January 1, 1983, or by the date of retirement, if the member retires prior to January 1, 1983;

(1) The fiscal authority or other governing body, by whatever name designated, of the local retirement fund of the independent school system shall pay to the board of trustees the total amount of employee contributions credited to the member under the local retirement fund plus applicable accrued regular interest, as determined by the board of trustees, which would have accumulated on such contributions. Such payment must be paid to the board of trustees, in a manner prescribed by the board, by not later than January 1, 1983, or by the date of retirement, if the member retires prior to January 1, 1983;

(2) The member shall pay to the board of trustees the amount of contributions which would have been paid by the member to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia if the member had been a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for the period of creditable service the member had under the local retirement fund plus applicable accrued regular interest, as determined by the board of trustees, which would have accumulated on such contributions, but the amount otherwise payable hereunder shall be reduced by the amount paid to the board of trustees under paragraph (1) of this subsection. Such payment must be made to the board of trustees, in a manner prescribed by the board, by not later than January 1, 1983, or by the date of retirement if the member retires prior to January 1, 1983. Creditable service under this subsection shall not be granted to the member until the payment required by this paragraph has been made to the board of trustees;

(2) The member shall pay to the board of trustees the amount of contributions which would have been paid by the member to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia if the member had been a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for the period of creditable service the member had under the local retirement fund plus applicable accrued regular interest, as determined by the board of trustees, which would have accumulated on such contributions, but the amount otherwise payable hereunder shall be reduced by the amount paid to the board of trustees under paragraph (1) of this subsection. Such payment must be made to the board of trustees, in a manner prescribed by the board, by not later than January 1, 1983, or by the date of retirement if the member retires prior to January 1, 1983. Creditable service under this subsection shall not be granted to the member until the payment required by this paragraph has been made to the board of trustees;

(3) The fiscal authority or other governing body, by whatever name designated, of the local retirement fund of the independent school system shall pay to the board of trustees the amount of employer contributions for such creditable service, which would have been paid to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia had the teacher been a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia at the time the service was rendered, plus applicable accrued regular interest thereon, as determined by the board of trustees;

(3) The fiscal authority or other governing body, by whatever name designated, of the local retirement fund of the independent school system shall pay to the board of trustees the amount of employer contributions for such creditable service, which would have been paid to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia had the teacher been a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia at the time the service was rendered, plus applicable accrued regular interest thereon, as determined by the board of trustees;

(4) No creditable service under this subsection may be obtained for creditable service under a local retirement fund unless the member has forfeited any right to receive a retirement benefit under the local retirement fund;

(4) No creditable service under this subsection may be obtained for creditable service under a local retirement fund unless the member has forfeited any right to receive a retirement benefit under the local retirement fund;

(5) No creditable service under this subsection may be obtained if such creditable service would not be allowable under other provisions of this chapter; and

(5) No creditable service under this subsection may be obtained if such creditable service would not be allowable under other provisions of this chapter; and

(6) Subsections (i), (j), and (k) of Code Section 47-3-66 shall apply to payments required by this subsection.

(6) Subsections (i), (j), and (k) of Code Section 47-3-66 shall apply to payments required by this subsection.

(c) Any active member who was employed by an independent school system prior to, but not later than, June 30, 1979, and who was, while so employed, a member of a local retirement fund of such independent school system and had no vested right to benefits thereunder and who has withdrawn employee contributions from the local retirement fund and who had 17 years or more of creditable service with that local retirement fund shall receive creditable service under this chapter equivalent to the creditable service the member had under said local retirement fund upon the payment by the member to the board of trustees of the amount of contributions which would have been paid by the member to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia if the member had been a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for the period of creditable service the member had under the local retirement fund, plus applicable accrued regular interest, as determined by the board of trustees, which would have accumulated on such contributions. Such payment must be paid to the board of trustees in a manner prescribed by the board by not later than January 1, 1983, or by the date of retirement if the member retires prior to January 1, 1983. Creditable service under this subsection shall not be granted until the payment required by this subsection has been made to the board of trustees. Paragraphs (4) and (5) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall apply to creditable service obtained under this subsection.

(c) Any active member who was employed by an independent school system prior to, but not later than, June 30, 1979, and who was, while so employed, a member of a local retirement fund of such independent school system and had no vested right to benefits thereunder and who has withdrawn employee contributions from the local retirement fund and who had 17 years or more of creditable service with that local retirement fund shall receive creditable service under this chapter equivalent to the creditable service the member had under said local retirement fund upon the payment by the member to the board of trustees of the amount of contributions which would have been paid by the member to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia if the member had been a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for the period of creditable service the member had under the local retirement fund, plus applicable accrued regular interest, as determined by the board of trustees, which would have accumulated on such contributions. Such payment must be paid to the board of trustees in a manner prescribed by the board by not later than January 1, 1983, or by the date of retirement if the member retires prior to January 1, 1983. Creditable service under this subsection shall not be granted until the payment required by this subsection has been made to the board of trustees. Paragraphs (4) and (5) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall apply to creditable service obtained under this subsection.
O.C.G.A. § 47-11-25 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 11 / Section 47-11-25
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-11-25
Status: in_force

The board shall keep permanent records of all persons who qualify to participate in the benefits of this chapter, an accurate record of all payments and disbursements, and a detailed record of all the acts and doings of the board.
O.C.G.A. § 47-8-5 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 8 / Section 47-8-5
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-8-5
Status: in_force

The state auditor is authorized to make an annual audit of the fund.
O.C.G.A. § 47-16-23 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 16 / Section 47-16-23
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-16-23
Status: in_force

All members of the board shall serve without pay but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in attending meetings and performing the duties required of them as members of the board.
O.C.G.A. § 47-3-95 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 3 / Section 47-3-95
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-3-95
Status: in_force

A member who has completed at least five consecutive years of membership service in the public schools of Georgia or the University System of Georgia immediately prior to applying may obtain up to ten years of creditable service for service as a teacher in a private elementary or secondary school or any private college or university located in the state accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Georgia Accrediting Association, or a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the State Board of Education. Such service credit shall be allowed on the basis of one year of credit for such service for each additional year of membership service in the public schools of Georgia or the University System of Georgia. A member wishing to obtain such creditable service shall provide documentation and pay to the board of trustees such amount as determined by the actuary as necessary to grant such benefit without creating any accrued actuarial liability as to this retirement system.
O.C.G.A. § 47-18-20 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 18 / Section 47-18-20
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-18-20
Status: in_force

The state agency shall publish such policies and procedures, not inconsistent with this chapter, as it finds necessary or appropriate to the efficient administration of the functions with which it is charged under this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 47-8-65 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 8 / Section 47-8-65
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-8-65
Status: in_force

(a) Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who has been appointed to the office of senior judge under this chapter and who is (1) 65 years of age or older or (2) any person who, after being appointed to the office of senior judge under this chapter, becomes disabled from continuing his official duties as a senior judge may become a nonresident of this state and may upon a doctor's order retain his office as a senior judge despite his nonresidence in the state and may continue to receive his retirement salary as a senior judge under this chapter. The disability of a senior judge shall be determined under the procedure specified in subsection (c) of Code Section 47-8-40 .

(a) Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who has been appointed to the office of senior judge under this chapter and who is (1) 65 years of age or older or (2) any person who, after being appointed to the office of senior judge under this chapter, becomes disabled from continuing his official duties as a senior judge may become a nonresident of this state and may upon a doctor's order retain his office as a senior judge despite his nonresidence in the state and may continue to receive his retirement salary as a senior judge under this chapter. The disability of a senior judge shall be determined under the procedure specified in subsection (c) of Code Section 47-8-40 .

(b) No senior judge who is a nonresident of the state shall preside in any court of this state while a nonresident.

(b) No senior judge who is a nonresident of the state shall preside in any court of this state while a nonresident.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-190 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-190
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-190
Status: in_force

Any member who has service credits with the Public School Employees Retirement System may not have any such service credits transferred to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-33 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-33
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-33
Status: in_force

For purposes of complying with federal Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations, the plan year for this retirement system shall be the 12 month period beginning on July 1 of each year.
O.C.G.A. § 47-16-41 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 16 / Section 47-16-41
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-16-41
Status: in_force

(a) Any duly qualified and commissioned sheriff who would be eligible to become a member but for the provisions of paragraph (2) of Code Section 47-16-40 shall be permitted to become a member if he files his application with the secretary-treasurer of the board between June 1, 1969, and June 30, 1969, or within 30 days following the beginning of such sheriff's new elective or appointive term.

(a) Any duly qualified and commissioned sheriff who would be eligible to become a member but for the provisions of paragraph (2) of Code Section 47-16-40 shall be permitted to become a member if he files his application with the secretary-treasurer of the board between June 1, 1969, and June 30, 1969, or within 30 days following the beginning of such sheriff's new elective or appointive term.

(b) Any sheriff who has served as a sheriff of a county of this state at any time since 1960 and who has not been a member of the fund may become a member by means of either of the following procedures: (1) He may claim credit for all prior service as a sheriff by tendering payment of all amounts which he would have paid had he been a member of the fund, together with interest on such amounts at 8 percent per annum and such reasonable penalty as may be imposed by the board; or (2) He may waive credit for prior service as a sheriff and be credited for service beginning on the first day of the elective or appointive term in which his application is submitted to and accepted by the board. In no event shall any sheriff who joins the fund under this subsection or subsection (a) of this Code section be permitted to claim credit for prior service as a peace officer, except sheriff, or member of any of the armed forces of the United States under Code Section 47-16-80 .

(b) Any sheriff who has served as a sheriff of a county of this state at any time since 1960 and who has not been a member of the fund may become a member by means of either of the following procedures:

(1) He may claim credit for all prior service as a sheriff by tendering payment of all amounts which he would have paid had he been a member of the fund, together with interest on such amounts at 8 percent per annum and such reasonable penalty as may be imposed by the board; or

(1) He may claim credit for all prior service as a sheriff by tendering payment of all amounts which he would have paid had he been a member of the fund, together with interest on such amounts at 8 percent per annum and such reasonable penalty as may be imposed by the board; or

(2) He may waive credit for prior service as a sheriff and be credited for service beginning on the first day of the elective or appointive term in which his application is submitted to and accepted by the board.

(2) He may waive credit for prior service as a sheriff and be credited for service beginning on the first day of the elective or appointive term in which his application is submitted to and accepted by the board.

In no event shall any sheriff who joins the fund under this subsection or subsection (a) of this Code section be permitted to claim credit for prior service as a peace officer, except sheriff, or member of any of the armed forces of the United States under Code Section 47-16-80 .

(c) Any currently serving sheriff who was previously a member of the fund but who subsequently ceased to be a sheriff and withdrew from the fund may, upon again becoming a sheriff, become a member of the fund by submitting an application to the secretary-treasurer of the board between July 1, 1994, and December 31, 1994. After December 31, 1994, any person who was previously a member of the fund and subsequently ceased to be a sheriff and withdrew from the fund may become a member of the fund by submitting an application to the secretary-treasurer of the board within one year from the date he or she again becomes a sheriff. No sheriff who joins the fund pursuant to this subsection shall be entitled to claim credit for prior service as a sheriff, a peace officer, or a member of the armed services.

(c) Any currently serving sheriff who was previously a member of the fund but who subsequently ceased to be a sheriff and withdrew from the fund may, upon again becoming a sheriff, become a member of the fund by submitting an application to the secretary-treasurer of the board between July 1, 1994, and December 31, 1994. After December 31, 1994, any person who was previously a member of the fund and subsequently ceased to be a sheriff and withdrew from the fund may become a member of the fund by submitting an application to the secretary-treasurer of the board within one year from the date he or she again becomes a sheriff. No sheriff who joins the fund pursuant to this subsection shall be entitled to claim credit for prior service as a sheriff, a peace officer, or a member of the armed services.
O.C.G.A. § 47-12-22 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 12 / Section 47-12-22
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-12-22
Status: in_force

The board of trustees is authorized to make such rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter for the proper administration of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 47-8-60 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 8 / Section 47-8-60
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-8-60
Status: in_force

The Governor shall appoint to the position of senior judge anyone eligible under this chapter who advises the Governor in writing that he desires to resign from the office of judge of the superior courts and accept appointment as a senior judge. Upon such appointment by the Governor and issuance of the commission by the Governor, the resignation shall automatically become effective.
O.C.G.A. § 47-21-6 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 21 / Section 47-21-6
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-21-6
Status: in_force

No retirement, death, or other benefit shall be paid by the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia to or on behalf of a participating employee in the optional retirement plan based upon any service rendered by such employee while a member of the optional retirement plan or while covered by such plan. Benefits are payable to participating employees or their beneficiaries by the designated companies in accordance with the terms of the annuity contracts.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-324 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-324
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-324
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “North Georgia Mountains Authority” or “authority” means the North Georgia Mountains Authority established by Part 10 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12. (2) “Officer or employee” means the executive director of the authority and any other full-time employee of the authority employed pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (3) of Code Section 12-3-294 . (3) “Proof of prior employment” means pay records, income tax withholding records, or other records of the authority which are sufficient to establish to the satisfaction of the board of trustees the prior employment record of an officer or employee of the authority.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term:

(1) “North Georgia Mountains Authority” or “authority” means the North Georgia Mountains Authority established by Part 10 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12.

(1) “North Georgia Mountains Authority” or “authority” means the North Georgia Mountains Authority established by Part 10 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12.

(2) “Officer or employee” means the executive director of the authority and any other full-time employee of the authority employed pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (3) of Code Section 12-3-294 .

(2) “Officer or employee” means the executive director of the authority and any other full-time employee of the authority employed pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (3) of Code Section 12-3-294 .

(3) “Proof of prior employment” means pay records, income tax withholding records, or other records of the authority which are sufficient to establish to the satisfaction of the board of trustees the prior employment record of an officer or employee of the authority.

(3) “Proof of prior employment” means pay records, income tax withholding records, or other records of the authority which are sufficient to establish to the satisfaction of the board of trustees the prior employment record of an officer or employee of the authority.

(b) Effective July 1, 1996, or on the date of employment, each officer or employee of the authority shall become a member of the retirement system.

(b) Effective July 1, 1996, or on the date of employment, each officer or employee of the authority shall become a member of the retirement system.

(c)(1) This subsection shall apply only to an officer or employee of the authority holding office or employed on July 1, 1996. (2) An officer or employee of the authority who is subject to the provisions of this subsection shall, upon furnishing proof of prior employment to the board of trustees not later than December 31, 1996, or six months after the date of employment, whichever date is later, be eligible to receive creditable service under this retirement system for prior employment as an officer or employee of the authority, subject to the requirements of this subsection. Any such officer or employee must pay to the board of trustees the employee contributions which would have been paid during the period of prior employment if the officer or employee had been a member of the retirement system during such period. The authority shall be authorized to pay from any funds available to the authority the employer contributions which would have been paid during such period of prior employment. For a member claiming creditable service for prior employment under this subsection, the board of trustees shall determine the period of time that the payments to the board of trustees provided for under this subsection will fund as creditable service under the retirement system without creating any additional accrued liability of the retirement system. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the amount of creditable service so determined shall be the creditable service to which the member is entitled. (3) An officer or employee shall have the option to transfer all or a portion of his or her vested interest in the pension plan maintained by the authority prior to July 1, 1996, to satisfy all or a portion of the cost to receive creditable service allowed pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection. Any funds transferred pursuant to such option shall be credited to the officer's or employee's annuity account established by the retirement system. The authority shall be authorized, but not required, to supplement such amount so transferred. The officer or employee shall receive such creditable service as the combination of funds transferred or paid for or on behalf of the employee would warrant without creating any additional accrued liability of the retirement system, up to the maximum amount of creditable service allowed by paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(c)(1) This subsection shall apply only to an officer or employee of the authority holding office or employed on July 1, 1996.

(c)(1) This subsection shall apply only to an officer or employee of the authority holding office or employed on July 1, 1996.

(2) An officer or employee of the authority who is subject to the provisions of this subsection shall, upon furnishing proof of prior employment to the board of trustees not later than December 31, 1996, or six months after the date of employment, whichever date is later, be eligible to receive creditable service under this retirement system for prior employment as an officer or employee of the authority, subject to the requirements of this subsection. Any such officer or employee must pay to the board of trustees the employee contributions which would have been paid during the period of prior employment if the officer or employee had been a member of the retirement system during such period. The authority shall be authorized to pay from any funds available to the authority the employer contributions which would have been paid during such period of prior employment. For a member claiming creditable service for prior employment under this subsection, the board of trustees shall determine the period of time that the payments to the board of trustees provided for under this subsection will fund as creditable service under the retirement system without creating any additional accrued liability of the retirement system. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the amount of creditable service so determined shall be the creditable service to which the member is entitled.

(2) An officer or employee of the authority who is subject to the provisions of this subsection shall, upon furnishing proof of prior employment to the board of trustees not later than December 31, 1996, or six months after the date of employment, whichever date is later, be eligible to receive creditable service under this retirement system for prior employment as an officer or employee of the authority, subject to the requirements of this subsection. Any such officer or employee must pay to the board of trustees the employee contributions which would have been paid during the period of prior employment if the officer or employee had been a member of the retirement system during such period. The authority shall be authorized to pay from any funds available to the authority the employer contributions which would have been paid during such period of prior employment. For a member claiming creditable service for prior employment under this subsection, the board of trustees shall determine the period of time that the payments to the board of trustees provided for under this subsection will fund as creditable service under the retirement system without creating any additional accrued liability of the retirement system. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the amount of creditable service so determined shall be the creditable service to which the member is entitled.

(3) An officer or employee shall have the option to transfer all or a portion of his or her vested interest in the pension plan maintained by the authority prior to July 1, 1996, to satisfy all or a portion of the cost to receive creditable service allowed pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection. Any funds transferred pursuant to such option shall be credited to the officer's or employee's annuity account established by the retirement system. The authority shall be authorized, but not required, to supplement such amount so transferred. The officer or employee shall receive such creditable service as the combination of funds transferred or paid for or on behalf of the employee would warrant without creating any additional accrued liability of the retirement system, up to the maximum amount of creditable service allowed by paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(3) An officer or employee shall have the option to transfer all or a portion of his or her vested interest in the pension plan maintained by the authority prior to July 1, 1996, to satisfy all or a portion of the cost to receive creditable service allowed pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection. Any funds transferred pursuant to such option shall be credited to the officer's or employee's annuity account established by the retirement system. The authority shall be authorized, but not required, to supplement such amount so transferred. The officer or employee shall receive such creditable service as the combination of funds transferred or paid for or on behalf of the employee would warrant without creating any additional accrued liability of the retirement system, up to the maximum amount of creditable service allowed by paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(d) Any officer or employee of the authority who was already a member of the retirement system on July 1, 1996, and any member of the retirement system who, without any break in service, becomes an officer or employee of the authority on or after July 1, 1994, shall continue in the same membership status without any interruption in membership service and without the loss of any creditable service.

(d) Any officer or employee of the authority who was already a member of the retirement system on July 1, 1996, and any member of the retirement system who, without any break in service, becomes an officer or employee of the authority on or after July 1, 1994, shall continue in the same membership status without any interruption in membership service and without the loss of any creditable service.

(e) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section, an officer or employee of the authority becoming a member of the retirement system pursuant to the provisions of this Code section shall be subject to the provisions of Code Section 47-2-334 .

(e) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section, an officer or employee of the authority becoming a member of the retirement system pursuant to the provisions of this Code section shall be subject to the provisions of Code Section 47-2-334 .

(f) All employer contributions, including employee contributions made by the employer on behalf of members, which are required by this chapter shall be made for members who are subject to the provisions of this Code section from funds appropriated to or otherwise available for the operation of the North Georgia Mountains Authority. The authority shall deduct from the salaries payable to such members the additional employee contributions required by this chapter.

(f) All employer contributions, including employee contributions made by the employer on behalf of members, which are required by this chapter shall be made for members who are subject to the provisions of this Code section from funds appropriated to or otherwise available for the operation of the North Georgia Mountains Authority. The authority shall deduct from the salaries payable to such members the additional employee contributions required by this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 47-12-81 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 12 / Section 47-12-81
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-12-81
Status: in_force

District attorneys emeritus are prohibited from practicing law in any cases against the State of Georgia in any of the courts of this state or of the United States.
O.C.G.A. § 47-3-62 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 3 / Section 47-3-62
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-3-62
Status: in_force

(a) Visiting teachers employed under Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 shall have the same status under the retirement system as regular classroom teachers or supervisors whose employment requires that they hold valid certificates issued by authority of the state.

(a) Visiting teachers employed under Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 shall have the same status under the retirement system as regular classroom teachers or supervisors whose employment requires that they hold valid certificates issued by authority of the state.

(b) For service rendered after June 30, 1992, attendance officers employed in lieu of visiting teachers, if employed not less than half time, shall be members of the retirement system.

(b) For service rendered after June 30, 1992, attendance officers employed in lieu of visiting teachers, if employed not less than half time, shall be members of the retirement system.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-358 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-358
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-358
Status: in_force

This article shall not be construed and is not intended to have any effect whatsoever on persons within the membership of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia on December 31, 2008, who do not elect in writing to become members subject to this article.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-316 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-316
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-316
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority” or “authority” means the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority established by Chapter 3 of Title 2, known as the “Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Act.”

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority” or “authority” means the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority established by Chapter 3 of Title 2, known as the “Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority Act.”

(b) Effective on July 1, 1988, or on first becoming officers or employees of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, all such officers and employees shall become members of the retirement system. Any officer or employee of the authority who was already a member of the retirement system on July 1, 1988, and any member of the retirement system who, without any break in service, becomes an officer or employee of the authority on or after July 1, 1988, shall continue in the same membership status without any interruption in membership service and without the loss of any creditable service. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, any person becoming a member of the retirement system pursuant to the provisions of this Code section shall be subject to the provisions of Code Section 47-2-334 .

(b) Effective on July 1, 1988, or on first becoming officers or employees of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority, all such officers and employees shall become members of the retirement system. Any officer or employee of the authority who was already a member of the retirement system on July 1, 1988, and any member of the retirement system who, without any break in service, becomes an officer or employee of the authority on or after July 1, 1988, shall continue in the same membership status without any interruption in membership service and without the loss of any creditable service. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, any person becoming a member of the retirement system pursuant to the provisions of this Code section shall be subject to the provisions of Code Section 47-2-334 .

(c) All employer contributions, including employee contributions made by the employer on behalf of members, which are required by this chapter shall be made for members who are subject to the provisions of this Code section from funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority. The authority shall deduct from the salaries payable to such members the additional employee contributions required by this chapter.

(c) All employer contributions, including employee contributions made by the employer on behalf of members, which are required by this chapter shall be made for members who are subject to the provisions of this Code section from funds appropriated or otherwise available for the operation of the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority. The authority shall deduct from the salaries payable to such members the additional employee contributions required by this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-92 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-92
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-92
Status: in_force

Any present member who has withdrawn accumulated contributions from either the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia or the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, or both, may, after two years of service as a contributing member, reestablish the creditable service for which the member would have been eligible if the accumulated contributions had not been withdrawn, provided that the member repays into the retirement system an amount equal to the amount withdrawn, together with regular interest at the rate of 4 1 / 4 percent per annum from the date of withdrawal to the date of repayment, which contributions and interest shall be placed in the participant's individual account in the annuity savings fund. Upon receipt of notice from this retirement system to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia that a member has repaid to this retirement system contributions previously withdrawn from the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia shall pay an employer contribution plus regular interest into the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia. The amount of the employer contribution shall be 6 percent of the reported compensation of the member during membership in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-26 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-26
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-26
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees shall designate an actuary who shall be its technical adviser on matters regarding the operation of the funds created under this chapter and who shall perform such duties as are required in that regard.

(a) The board of trustees shall designate an actuary who shall be its technical adviser on matters regarding the operation of the funds created under this chapter and who shall perform such duties as are required in that regard.

(b) At least every five years, the actuary shall conduct an actuarial investigation into the mortality, service, and compensation experience of the members and beneficiaries of the retirement system and shall recommend for adoption by the board of trustees mortality, service, and other tables needed in the operation of the system. Taking into account the results of such investigations, the board of trustees shall from time to time adopt for the retirement system such mortality, service, and other tables as it shall deem necessary for use in all calculations required in connection with this retirement system. The board of trustees shall also determine from time to time the rate of regular interest to be used by the retirement system, which rate shall be limited to a minimum of 2 percent.

(b) At least every five years, the actuary shall conduct an actuarial investigation into the mortality, service, and compensation experience of the members and beneficiaries of the retirement system and shall recommend for adoption by the board of trustees mortality, service, and other tables needed in the operation of the system. Taking into account the results of such investigations, the board of trustees shall from time to time adopt for the retirement system such mortality, service, and other tables as it shall deem necessary for use in all calculations required in connection with this retirement system. The board of trustees shall also determine from time to time the rate of regular interest to be used by the retirement system, which rate shall be limited to a minimum of 2 percent.

(c) On the basis of the rate of regular interest and the tables last adopted by the board of trustees, the actuary shall make annual valuations of the contingent assets and liabilities of the retirement system.

(c) On the basis of the rate of regular interest and the tables last adopted by the board of trustees, the actuary shall make annual valuations of the contingent assets and liabilities of the retirement system.
O.C.G.A. § 47-25-81 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 25 / Section 47-25-81
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-25-81
Status: in_force

(a) Any member who is approved for retirement benefits as provided in Code Section 47-25-80 shall be paid a monthly sum equal to 4 percent of his or her average final monthly compensation for each year served by the member up to, but not exceeding, a total of 20 years; provided, however, that the final annual compensation used for calculating a benefit under this Code section shall not exceed $42,781.22 or the amount fixed in the following schedule according to county population, whichever amount is higher: Population Maximum Average Final Monthly Compensation 500,000 or more․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ $ 7,247.87 400,000--499,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 6,975.70 300,000--399,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 6,703.53 250,000--299,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 6,072.65 200,000--249,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 5,594.17 150,000--199,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 5,132.49 100,000--149,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 4,797.70 75,000--99,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 4,490.76 50,000--74,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 4,183.47 39,000--49,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 3,732.53 29,000--38,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 3,512.80 20,000--28,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 3,293.34 11,890--19,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 3,073.88 6,000--11,889․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 2,713.53 0--5,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 1,975.98

(a) Any member who is approved for retirement benefits as provided in Code Section 47-25-80 shall be paid a monthly sum equal to 4 percent of his or her average final monthly compensation for each year served by the member up to, but not exceeding, a total of 20 years; provided, however, that the final annual compensation used for calculating a benefit under this Code section shall not exceed $42,781.22 or the amount fixed in the following schedule according to county population, whichever amount is higher:

Population

Maximum Average Final Monthly Compensation

500,000 or more․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

$ 7,247.87

400,000--499,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

6,975.70

300,000--399,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

6,703.53

250,000--299,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

6,072.65

200,000--249,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

5,594.17

150,000--199,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

5,132.49

100,000--149,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

4,797.70

75,000--99,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

4,490.76

50,000--74,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

4,183.47

39,000--49,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

3,732.53

29,000--38,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

3,512.80

20,000--28,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

3,293.34

11,890--19,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

3,073.88

6,000--11,889․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

2,713.53

0--5,999․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․

1,975.98

(b) The board of commissioners is authorized to adopt from time to time a method or methods of providing for increases in the maximum final monthly compensation used for calculating a benefit as provided in this Code section. Such method or methods shall be based upon: (1) The recommendation of the actuary of the board of commissioners; (2) The maintenance of the actuarial soundness of the fund in accordance with the standards provided in Code Section 47-20-10 or such higher standards as may be adopted by the board; and (3) Such other factors as the board deems relevant; provided, however, that any such increase shall be uniform and shall apply equally to all members of this retirement system. No time for which dues have not been paid in accordance with Code Section 47-25-41 shall be considered in determining the number of years of service.

(b) The board of commissioners is authorized to adopt from time to time a method or methods of providing for increases in the maximum final monthly compensation used for calculating a benefit as provided in this Code section. Such method or methods shall be based upon:

(1) The recommendation of the actuary of the board of commissioners;

(1) The recommendation of the actuary of the board of commissioners;

(2) The maintenance of the actuarial soundness of the fund in accordance with the standards provided in Code Section 47-20-10 or such higher standards as may be adopted by the board; and

(2) The maintenance of the actuarial soundness of the fund in accordance with the standards provided in Code Section 47-20-10 or such higher standards as may be adopted by the board; and

(3) Such other factors as the board deems relevant; provided, however, that any such increase shall be uniform and shall apply equally to all members of this retirement system.

(3) Such other factors as the board deems relevant; provided, however, that any such increase shall be uniform and shall apply equally to all members of this retirement system.

No time for which dues have not been paid in accordance with Code Section 47-25-41 shall be considered in determining the number of years of service.
O.C.G.A. § 47-4-103 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 4 / Section 47-4-103
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-4-103
Status: in_force

Any member who obtains a minimum of 15 years of creditable service and who becomes totally and permanently disabled to the extent that he is unable to perform the duties of his employment shall be entitled to receive a disability retirement benefit equal to the full retirement benefit under subsection (b) of Code Section 47-4-101 which benefit shall be based on the number of years of service at the time he became disabled. The disability of any member applying for disability retirement benefits shall be determined by the board in the same manner and under the same procedure as disability of state employees is determined under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia. Disability retirement benefits shall become payable within 30 days after such disability is determined by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 47-1-25 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 1 / Section 47-1-25
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-1-25
Status: in_force

Within 30 days following the day the board of trustees receives notice that a member of the retirement system has been convicted of a public employment related crime, the board shall initiate proceedings in the Office of State Administrative Hearings, under the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 50, to determine the economic impact of the public employment related crime. Such matter shall be deemed to be a contested case within the meaning of such article. The Department of Law shall represent the board of trustees in such proceedings. The decision of the administrative law judge shall be final unless appeal is made as otherwise provided by law.
O.C.G.A. § 47-4-30 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 4 / Section 47-4-30
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-4-30
Status: in_force

For purposes of complying with federal Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations, the plan year for this retirement system shall be the 12 month period beginning on July 1 of each year.
O.C.G.A. § 47-23-28 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 23 / Section 47-23-28
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-23-28
Status: in_force

All employer and employee contributions, plus the earnings on such amounts, made to a predecessor retirement system by or on behalf of any member of this retirement system, together with all other funds and assets held by such retirement systems shall be transferred to the Georgia Judicial Retirement System Fund created by this article on July 1, 1998.
O.C.G.A. § 47-7-22 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 7 / Section 47-7-22
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-7-22
Status: in_force

The Attorney General shall act as legal adviser to the board.
O.C.G.A. § 47-20-34 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 20 / Section 47-20-34
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-20-34
Status: in_force

(a) Any retirement bill having a fiscal impact may be introduced in the General Assembly only during the regular session which is held during the first year of the term of office of members of the General Assembly. Any such retirement bill may be passed by the General Assembly only during the regular session which is held during the second year of the term of office of members of the General Assembly.

(a) Any retirement bill having a fiscal impact may be introduced in the General Assembly only during the regular session which is held during the first year of the term of office of members of the General Assembly. Any such retirement bill may be passed by the General Assembly only during the regular session which is held during the second year of the term of office of members of the General Assembly.

(b) When a retirement bill having a fiscal impact is introduced, it shall be assigned by the presiding officer of the Senate or the House, as the case may be, to the respective Senate or House standing committee on retirement. If a majority of the total membership of the respective committee is opposed to the bill on its merits, no actuarial investigation provided for in Code Section 47-20-36 shall be necessary, and the bill shall not be reported out by the committee and shall not be adopted or considered by the House or Senate. If a majority of the committee wishes to consider the bill further and votes in favor of an actuarial investigation of the bill, an actuarial investigation shall be required as provided in Code Section 47-20-36 . Except as otherwise provided by subsection (c) of this Code section, no retirement bill having a fiscal impact may be reported out of the committee to which it is assigned or may be considered or adopted by the House or Senate unless an actuarial investigation of the bill is made.

(b) When a retirement bill having a fiscal impact is introduced, it shall be assigned by the presiding officer of the Senate or the House, as the case may be, to the respective Senate or House standing committee on retirement. If a majority of the total membership of the respective committee is opposed to the bill on its merits, no actuarial investigation provided for in Code Section 47-20-36 shall be necessary, and the bill shall not be reported out by the committee and shall not be adopted or considered by the House or Senate. If a majority of the committee wishes to consider the bill further and votes in favor of an actuarial investigation of the bill, an actuarial investigation shall be required as provided in Code Section 47-20-36 . Except as otherwise provided by subsection (c) of this Code section, no retirement bill having a fiscal impact may be reported out of the committee to which it is assigned or may be considered or adopted by the House or Senate unless an actuarial investigation of the bill is made.

(c) The committee to which a retirement bill having a fiscal impact is assigned following its introduction may at any time amend the bill to become a nonfiscal retirement bill. If the bill is so amended, an exact copy of the amended version shall be submitted by the chairman of the committee to the state auditor. If the state auditor issues a written certification that the committee amendment has converted the status of the bill to a nonfiscal retirement bill, the bill shall be a nonfiscal retirement bill for all purposes under this chapter as of the date of the state auditor's certification. Only the committee to which a retirement bill having a fiscal impact is originally assigned following its introduction may convert the bill to a nonfiscal retirement bill as authorized in this subsection.

(c) The committee to which a retirement bill having a fiscal impact is assigned following its introduction may at any time amend the bill to become a nonfiscal retirement bill. If the bill is so amended, an exact copy of the amended version shall be submitted by the chairman of the committee to the state auditor. If the state auditor issues a written certification that the committee amendment has converted the status of the bill to a nonfiscal retirement bill, the bill shall be a nonfiscal retirement bill for all purposes under this chapter as of the date of the state auditor's certification. Only the committee to which a retirement bill having a fiscal impact is originally assigned following its introduction may convert the bill to a nonfiscal retirement bill as authorized in this subsection.

(d) Any bill requiring a public retirement system to divest or refrain from investing in specific investments or classes of investments may only be introduced as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section and, in addition to the certification of the state auditor required by Code Section 47-20-32 , such legislation shall be accompanied at the time of introduction by a statement from the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, or the Speaker of the House of Representatives describing the primary goal the bill is designed to achieve. Such bill shall also have attached at the time of introduction a fiscal analysis from each public retirement system affected stating the cost of compliance with the legislation and the anticipated annual fiscal losses which will be incurred as a result of complying with the legislation.

(d) Any bill requiring a public retirement system to divest or refrain from investing in specific investments or classes of investments may only be introduced as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section and, in addition to the certification of the state auditor required by Code Section 47-20-32 , such legislation shall be accompanied at the time of introduction by a statement from the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, or the Speaker of the House of Representatives describing the primary goal the bill is designed to achieve. Such bill shall also have attached at the time of introduction a fiscal analysis from each public retirement system affected stating the cost of compliance with the legislation and the anticipated annual fiscal losses which will be incurred as a result of complying with the legislation.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-315 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-315
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-315
Status: in_force

All eligible officers and employees of the Georgia Building Authority shall be subject to a merit system of personnel administration as promulgated by the Georgia Building Authority under which all such officers and employees shall be selected on a basis of merit, fitness, and efficiency. All such officers and employees are authorized to become members of the retirement system. There shall be paid from the funds appropriated for the operation of the Georgia Building Authority all contributions required by the retirement system. All such payments shall be in addition to the regular compensation allowed to such officers and employees, provided that membership shall not become effective before March 1, 1956.
O.C.G.A. § 47-12-83 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 12 / Section 47-12-83
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-12-83
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of each district attorney emeritus to consult with and advise the district attorney of his former circuit.
O.C.G.A. § 47-23-41 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 23 / Section 47-23-41
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-23-41
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who becomes a superior court judge, a judge or solicitor-general of a state court, a juvenile court judge, or a district attorney on or after July 1, 1998, shall be a member of this retirement system and shall make employee contributions into the fund. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to a person who elected membership in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia pursuant to Code Section 47-2-260 .

(a) Any person who becomes a superior court judge, a judge or solicitor-general of a state court, a juvenile court judge, or a district attorney on or after July 1, 1998, shall be a member of this retirement system and shall make employee contributions into the fund. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to a person who elected membership in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia pursuant to Code Section 47-2-260 .

(b) No juvenile court judge who also serves as a judge or solicitor-general of a state court shall be eligible to obtain separate service under this chapter for each position held, and such service shall be combined for the purposes of this chapter. Any person holding two such positions shall make employee contributions under this chapter on the basis of the compensation received for both such positions, and the compensation received for both such positions shall be combined for all purposes under this chapter.

(b) No juvenile court judge who also serves as a judge or solicitor-general of a state court shall be eligible to obtain separate service under this chapter for each position held, and such service shall be combined for the purposes of this chapter. Any person holding two such positions shall make employee contributions under this chapter on the basis of the compensation received for both such positions, and the compensation received for both such positions shall be combined for all purposes under this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 47-16-25 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 16 / Section 47-16-25
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-16-25
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall have the power and duty to: (1) Provide for the collection of all moneys; (2) Provide for the payment of all administrative expenses; (3) Hear and decide all applications for retirement benefits under this chapter; (4) Provide for the payment of all retirement benefits that may be determined to be due under this chapter and lawful rules and regulations as adopted by the board; (5) Make all necessary rules and regulations not inconsistent with law for the operation of the fund; (6) Determine and fix rules of eligibility for retirement benefits under this chapter; and (7) Provide for refunds and repayments to persons who may be entitled to receive them.

(a) The board shall have the power and duty to:

(1) Provide for the collection of all moneys;

(1) Provide for the collection of all moneys;

(2) Provide for the payment of all administrative expenses;

(2) Provide for the payment of all administrative expenses;

(3) Hear and decide all applications for retirement benefits under this chapter;

(3) Hear and decide all applications for retirement benefits under this chapter;

(4) Provide for the payment of all retirement benefits that may be determined to be due under this chapter and lawful rules and regulations as adopted by the board;

(4) Provide for the payment of all retirement benefits that may be determined to be due under this chapter and lawful rules and regulations as adopted by the board;

(5) Make all necessary rules and regulations not inconsistent with law for the operation of the fund;

(5) Make all necessary rules and regulations not inconsistent with law for the operation of the fund;

(6) Determine and fix rules of eligibility for retirement benefits under this chapter; and

(6) Determine and fix rules of eligibility for retirement benefits under this chapter; and

(7) Provide for refunds and repayments to persons who may be entitled to receive them.

(7) Provide for refunds and repayments to persons who may be entitled to receive them.

(b) The board shall have all other powers necessary for the proper administration of the fund.

(b) The board shall have all other powers necessary for the proper administration of the fund.
O.C.G.A. § 47-23-42 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 23 / Section 47-23-42
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-23-42
Status: in_force

Judges and solicitors-general of state courts who are members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia pursuant to Code Section 47-2-290 shall not be eligible to become members of this retirement system.
O.C.G.A. § 47-24-122 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 24 / Section 47-24-122
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-24-122
Status: in_force

The benefits provided under this chapter shall not be a part of any contract and shall be subject to future legislation.
O.C.G.A. § 47-3-90 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 3 / Section 47-3-90
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-3-90
Status: in_force

(a) A member who, prior to March 5, 1976, was employed by a public school system of this state in a capacity specified by subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-850 may, subject to the limitations of subsection (b) and the requirements of subsection (c) of this Code section, obtain creditable service under the retirement system for any period prior to March 5, 1976, during which the member was absent from employment because of pregnancy.

(a) A member who, prior to March 5, 1976, was employed by a public school system of this state in a capacity specified by subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-850 may, subject to the limitations of subsection (b) and the requirements of subsection (c) of this Code section, obtain creditable service under the retirement system for any period prior to March 5, 1976, during which the member was absent from employment because of pregnancy.

(b) No creditable service shall be granted for any part of a period of absence from employment because of pregnancy when the member was on sick leave. The maximum amount of creditable service which may be obtained by a member for any one pregnancy shall be one and one-half months and the maximum amount of creditable service which may be obtained by a member for all pregnancies shall be six months.

(b) No creditable service shall be granted for any part of a period of absence from employment because of pregnancy when the member was on sick leave. The maximum amount of creditable service which may be obtained by a member for any one pregnancy shall be one and one-half months and the maximum amount of creditable service which may be obtained by a member for all pregnancies shall be six months.

(c) A member who desires to establish creditable service under this Code section must: (1) Submit to the board satisfactory evidence of the period of absence from employment which qualifies for creditable service under this Code section; and (2) Pay to the board an amount determined by the board to be sufficient to cover the full actuarial cost of granting the creditable service claimed by the member.

(c) A member who desires to establish creditable service under this Code section must:

(1) Submit to the board satisfactory evidence of the period of absence from employment which qualifies for creditable service under this Code section; and

(1) Submit to the board satisfactory evidence of the period of absence from employment which qualifies for creditable service under this Code section; and

(2) Pay to the board an amount determined by the board to be sufficient to cover the full actuarial cost of granting the creditable service claimed by the member.

(2) Pay to the board an amount determined by the board to be sufficient to cover the full actuarial cost of granting the creditable service claimed by the member.
O.C.G.A. § 47-7-85 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 7 / Section 47-7-85
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-7-85
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “prior eligible service” means service: (1) Rendered by a member of the fund as a fireman or volunteer fireman; and (2) For which the member would otherwise have been eligible for credit if such member had been a member of the fund at the time such service was rendered.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “prior eligible service” means service:

(1) Rendered by a member of the fund as a fireman or volunteer fireman; and

(1) Rendered by a member of the fund as a fireman or volunteer fireman; and

(2) For which the member would otherwise have been eligible for credit if such member had been a member of the fund at the time such service was rendered.

(2) For which the member would otherwise have been eligible for credit if such member had been a member of the fund at the time such service was rendered.

(b) Any person who is a member of the fund on July 1, 1998, or who becomes a member after that date shall be entitled to credit for up to ten years of prior eligible service, provided that such person satisfies the following requirements: (1) The member or applicant for membership files with the board an application for such credit in the form prescribed by the board; and (2) At the time of application for credit, the member or applicant for membership pays to the fund an amount sufficient to grant the creditable service authorized by this Code section without creating any actuarially determined accrued liability, as a result of granting such creditable service, against the fund, such determination to be made by the board after consultation with an actuary retained by the board.

(b) Any person who is a member of the fund on July 1, 1998, or who becomes a member after that date shall be entitled to credit for up to ten years of prior eligible service, provided that such person satisfies the following requirements:

(1) The member or applicant for membership files with the board an application for such credit in the form prescribed by the board; and

(1) The member or applicant for membership files with the board an application for such credit in the form prescribed by the board; and

(2) At the time of application for credit, the member or applicant for membership pays to the fund an amount sufficient to grant the creditable service authorized by this Code section without creating any actuarially determined accrued liability, as a result of granting such creditable service, against the fund, such determination to be made by the board after consultation with an actuary retained by the board.

(2) At the time of application for credit, the member or applicant for membership pays to the fund an amount sufficient to grant the creditable service authorized by this Code section without creating any actuarially determined accrued liability, as a result of granting such creditable service, against the fund, such determination to be made by the board after consultation with an actuary retained by the board.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall alter the requirements for membership in the fund or the limitations on membership or benefits of membership which would otherwise apply absent the benefit of prior eligible service credits under this Code section.

(c) Nothing in this Code section shall alter the requirements for membership in the fund or the limitations on membership or benefits of membership which would otherwise apply absent the benefit of prior eligible service credits under this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 47-1-16 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 1 / Section 47-1-16
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-1-16
Status: in_force

No public retirement system in this state shall have an insurable interest in active or retired members of such retirement system. No public retirement system shall have the authority to expend or obligate funds under the control of such retirement system to purchase life insurance on its members except where all benefits are paid to a member's estate or to a beneficiary designated by the individual member.
O.C.G.A. § 47-21-2 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 21 / Section 47-21-2
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-21-2
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Board of regents” means the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

(1) “Board of regents” means the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

(2) “Board of trustees” means the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.

(2) “Board of trustees” means the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.

(3) “Earnable compensation” means the full rate of regular compensation payable to a participating employee for the employee's normal working time and includes compensation paid to the employee by an employer from grants or contracts made by outside agencies with the employer.

(3) “Earnable compensation” means the full rate of regular compensation payable to a participating employee for the employee's normal working time and includes compensation paid to the employee by an employer from grants or contracts made by outside agencies with the employer.

(4) “Participating employee” means an eligible university system employee, as defined in Code Section 47-3-68 , who elects to participate in the retirement plan provided for in this chapter pursuant to the provisions of said Code Section 47-3-68 .

(4) “Participating employee” means an eligible university system employee, as defined in Code Section 47-3-68 , who elects to participate in the retirement plan provided for in this chapter pursuant to the provisions of said Code Section 47-3-68 .
O.C.G.A. § 47-14-21 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 14 / Section 47-14-21
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-14-21
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the office of secretary-treasurer of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia. The secretary-treasurer shall be selected and appointed by the board and shall serve at the pleasure of the board. His compensation shall be fixed by the board. He shall have such power and authority as may be given him by the board and shall perform such duties and services as the board may desire.

(a) There is created the office of secretary-treasurer of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia. The secretary-treasurer shall be selected and appointed by the board and shall serve at the pleasure of the board. His compensation shall be fixed by the board. He shall have such power and authority as may be given him by the board and shall perform such duties and services as the board may desire.

(b) The secretary-treasurer shall make quarterly reports to the board showing the total amount of money in his hands at the time such report is made and also showing a full accounting of receipts and expenditures since his last quarterly report.

(b) The secretary-treasurer shall make quarterly reports to the board showing the total amount of money in his hands at the time such report is made and also showing a full accounting of receipts and expenditures since his last quarterly report.

(c) The secretary-treasurer shall give a good and sufficient surety bond in an amount to be determined by the board. The bond shall be made payable to the board and shall be contingent upon the proper and faithful performance of his duties as secretary-treasurer.

(c) The secretary-treasurer shall give a good and sufficient surety bond in an amount to be determined by the board. The bond shall be made payable to the board and shall be contingent upon the proper and faithful performance of his duties as secretary-treasurer.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-359 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-359
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-359
Status: repealed

The provisions of this article shall control over conflicting or inconsistent provisions of this chapter or any other law of this state. It is the intention of the General Assembly that this article has not been and may not be repealed, superseded, or modified by implication through the enactment of any other law or through the amendment of any other provision of this chapter or any other existing law, and any modification or repeal of any provision of this article may be accomplished only by reference or amendment to or repeal of this specific article.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-225 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-225
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-225
Status: in_force

Any other provision of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, any member who was employed as a narcotics agent pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 35-3-9 prior to becoming a member of the retirement system shall be entitled to obtain creditable service for all such prior service subject to the conditions contained in this Code section. In order to be eligible for such creditable service, the member must make application as prescribed by the board not later than July 1, 1997, or one year after becoming a member of the retirement system, whichever date is later, provide proof of such prior service, and pay the employee contributions which he or she would have paid if he or she had been a member of the retirement system, together with regular interest thereon. Within 30 days after the retirement system gives notice that the foregoing conditions have been met, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall pay the employer contributions which would have been paid for the member if he or she had been a member of the retirement system, together with regular interest thereon.
O.C.G.A. § 47-8-63 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 8 / Section 47-8-63
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-8-63
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the senior judges to consult with the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals and to advise and assist each of such courts in the revision of the rules of practice of such courts and in handling the administrative duties now or hereafter placed upon such courts or the members thereof by law. It shall also be the duty of the senior judges to consult with the Attorney General and the assistants to the Attorney General upon legal matters, when their advice and consultation are requested.
O.C.G.A. § 47-14-91 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 14 / Section 47-14-91
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-14-91
Status: in_force

The right to any pension, allowance, or benefit; the right to the return of contributions; any optional benefit; or any other right accrued or accruing to any person under this chapter; and moneys under this chapter shall be exempt from any tax imposed by any state, county, municipal, or other political subdivision, except as provided in Code Section 48-7-27 , and shall be exempt from levy and sale, garnishment, attachment, or any other process. Such funds and benefits shall not be assignable.
O.C.G.A. § 47-23-25 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 23 / Section 47-23-25
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-23-25
Status: in_force

In order to pay the administrative expenses of the fund and upon the receipt of a request from the board on or after July 1, 1998, and each year thereafter, The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia, The Council of State Court Judges of Georgia, the Council of Juvenile Court Judges, and the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia are authorized and directed to pay into the fund, from funds appropriated or otherwise available, an amount sufficient to pay the administrative expenses of the fund as certified by the board to The Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia, The Council of State Court Judges of Georgia, the Council of Juvenile Court Judges, and the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 47-23-121 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 23 / Section 47-23-121
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-23-121
Status: in_force

The return of contributions, any optional benefit, or any other right accrued or accruing to any person under this chapter and the moneys in the fund created by this chapter are exempt from levy and sale, garnishment, attachment, or any other process whatsoever and shall not be assignable, except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 47-21-24 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 21 / Section 47-21-24
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-21-24
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall have control over the fund established by this article. The provisions provided for in this article and all administrative expenses shall be paid from the fund. The board may expend moneys from the fund for any purpose authorized by this article.

(a) The board shall have control over the fund established by this article. The provisions provided for in this article and all administrative expenses shall be paid from the fund. The board may expend moneys from the fund for any purpose authorized by this article.

(b) The board shall have full power to invest and reinvest its assets, subject to all of the terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions imposed by Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47, the “Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law.” Subject to such terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions, the board shall have full power to hold, purchase, sell, assign, transfer, and dispose of any securities and investments in which any of the moneys are invested, including the proceeds of any investments and other moneys belonging to the fund.

(b) The board shall have full power to invest and reinvest its assets, subject to all of the terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions imposed by Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47, the “Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law.” Subject to such terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions, the board shall have full power to hold, purchase, sell, assign, transfer, and dispose of any securities and investments in which any of the moneys are invested, including the proceeds of any investments and other moneys belonging to the fund.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no member or employee of the board shall have any personal interest in the gains or profits from any investment made by the board or use the assets of the fund in any manner, directly or indirectly, except to make such payments as may be authorized by the board in accordance with this article.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no member or employee of the board shall have any personal interest in the gains or profits from any investment made by the board or use the assets of the fund in any manner, directly or indirectly, except to make such payments as may be authorized by the board in accordance with this article.
O.C.G.A. § 47-21-25 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 21 / Section 47-21-25
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-21-25
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall annually determine the minimum annual required contributions sufficient to maintain the fund in an actuarially sound manner in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 43, or any subsequent Governmental Accounting Standards Board statements that may be applicable to the fund.

(a) The board shall annually determine the minimum annual required contributions sufficient to maintain the fund in an actuarially sound manner in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 43, or any subsequent Governmental Accounting Standards Board statements that may be applicable to the fund.

(b) The board may annually establish employer contribution rates for the purpose of establishing the health plan from fiscal year to fiscal year and additional employer contribution rates in accordance with the health plan for other post-employments benefits.

(b) The board may annually establish employer contribution rates for the purpose of establishing the health plan from fiscal year to fiscal year and additional employer contribution rates in accordance with the health plan for other post-employments benefits.

(c) It shall be the responsibility of employers to make contributions to the fund in accordance with the employer contribution rates established by the board.

(c) It shall be the responsibility of employers to make contributions to the fund in accordance with the employer contribution rates established by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 47-20-32 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 20 / Section 47-20-32
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-20-32
Status: in_force

As a condition precedent to the introduction of any retirement bill, the member of the General Assembly who intends to be the primary sponsor of the bill must present an exact copy of the proposed bill, which must bear an LC number, to the state auditor. The state auditor shall determine whether the proposed bill is a retirement bill having a fiscal impact or a nonfiscal retirement bill and provide a written certification of that determination to the member of the General Assembly who intends to be the primary sponsor of the bill. Such certification shall specifically identify the proposed bill by reference to the LC number. If the proposed bill is introduced into the General Assembly, it shall have attached thereto the original of the certification of the state auditor. If the LC number on the bill as offered for introduction is different from the LC number shown on the state auditor's certification or if the bill as offered for introduction does not bear an LC number on each page of the bill, the bill may not be accepted for introduction by the Secretary of the Senate or the Clerk of the House of Representatives, and the bill may not be considered by any committee of the House or Senate or by the House or Senate. If the bill is certified as a retirement bill having a fiscal impact, its introduction shall also be limited by the provisions of subsection (a) of Code Section 47-20-34 .
O.C.G.A. § 47-24-81 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 24 / Section 47-24-81
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-24-81
Status: in_force

In addition to the creditable service allowed pursuant to Code Section 47-24-80 , any member shall receive creditable service for any past service as a member of the United States Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard, Navy, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps, Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, or Coast Guard if such service meets the same requirement for creditable time served as set forth for nonregular service retirement under Chapter 67 of Title 10 of the United States Code.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-164 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-164
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-164
Status: in_force

(a) Anything in this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, any employee of the General Assembly who is in a position which normally requires actual performance of duties during the full 12 months of the calendar year, as reflected by the state auditor's report, shall, as a condition of his employment, become a member of the retirement system. Any contributing member who, without a break in service, becomes an employee of the General Assembly shall continue his membership during such employment.

(a) Anything in this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, any employee of the General Assembly who is in a position which normally requires actual performance of duties during the full 12 months of the calendar year, as reflected by the state auditor's report, shall, as a condition of his employment, become a member of the retirement system. Any contributing member who, without a break in service, becomes an employee of the General Assembly shall continue his membership during such employment.

(b) Contributions from employees of the General Assembly shall be deducted by the legislative fiscal officer and remitted to the board of trustees, together with required employer contributions. The legislative fiscal officer is authorized and directed to pay the employer contribution from the funds appropriated for the operation of the General Assembly.

(b) Contributions from employees of the General Assembly shall be deducted by the legislative fiscal officer and remitted to the board of trustees, together with required employer contributions. The legislative fiscal officer is authorized and directed to pay the employer contribution from the funds appropriated for the operation of the General Assembly.

(c) This Code section shall become effective on February 13, 1956, so as to apply to the 1956 regular term and all subsequent terms of the General Assembly.

(c) This Code section shall become effective on February 13, 1956, so as to apply to the 1956 regular term and all subsequent terms of the General Assembly.
O.C.G.A. § 47-7-124 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 7 / Section 47-7-124
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-7-124
Status: in_force

(a) No claim shall be made against the fund for benefits or the return of contributions after the lapse of seven years from the date on which the executive director of the fund shall have mailed by first-class mail to the last known address of the firefighter or volunteer firefighter or other person eligible therefor, as such address is reflected by the records of the fund, a written notice that the firefighter or volunteer firefighter or other eligible person is or may be eligible for such benefits or return of contributions; and, in the event any claim for benefits or the return of contributions is barred in accordance with this subsection, the amounts thereof shall be the property of the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund. The bar period prescribed by this subsection shall not begin to run with respect to a firefighter or volunteer firefighter on leave of absence who has elected to leave his or her contributions in the fund until the failure of the firefighter or volunteer firefighter to provide written confirmation of his or her election to remain on leave of absence within 60 days of a not more frequent than biennial request for such confirmation mailed to the last known address of such firefighter or volunteer firefighter, as such address is reflected by the records of the fund.

(a) No claim shall be made against the fund for benefits or the return of contributions after the lapse of seven years from the date on which the executive director of the fund shall have mailed by first-class mail to the last known address of the firefighter or volunteer firefighter or other person eligible therefor, as such address is reflected by the records of the fund, a written notice that the firefighter or volunteer firefighter or other eligible person is or may be eligible for such benefits or return of contributions; and, in the event any claim for benefits or the return of contributions is barred in accordance with this subsection, the amounts thereof shall be the property of the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund. The bar period prescribed by this subsection shall not begin to run with respect to a firefighter or volunteer firefighter on leave of absence who has elected to leave his or her contributions in the fund until the failure of the firefighter or volunteer firefighter to provide written confirmation of his or her election to remain on leave of absence within 60 days of a not more frequent than biennial request for such confirmation mailed to the last known address of such firefighter or volunteer firefighter, as such address is reflected by the records of the fund.

(b) No action shall be brought contesting any determination of the board with respect to eligibility for membership or continued membership in the fund, creditable service, eligibility for retirement or disability benefits, the amount of retirement or disability benefits payable, or the termination or suspension of retirement or disability benefits after the expiration of 60 days from the date on which written notice of the final determination of the board is mailed by first-class mail to the last known address of the firefighter or volunteer firefighter or of the designated representative thereof, as such address is reflected on the records of the fund; and no court shall have jurisdiction of any action brought after the expiration of such period. The written notice provided for in this subsection shall contain notice of the limitation established by this subsection.

(b) No action shall be brought contesting any determination of the board with respect to eligibility for membership or continued membership in the fund, creditable service, eligibility for retirement or disability benefits, the amount of retirement or disability benefits payable, or the termination or suspension of retirement or disability benefits after the expiration of 60 days from the date on which written notice of the final determination of the board is mailed by first-class mail to the last known address of the firefighter or volunteer firefighter or of the designated representative thereof, as such address is reflected on the records of the fund; and no court shall have jurisdiction of any action brought after the expiration of such period. The written notice provided for in this subsection shall contain notice of the limitation established by this subsection.

(c) Any other provision of law notwithstanding, no action shall be brought or claim asserted by the board of trustees or on its behalf after April 1, 1989, against any person on account of the payment during the period July 1, 1984, through June 30, 1988, to any person otherwise eligible to receive disability benefits (hereinafter “disability retiree”) of an amount in excess of the disability benefits to which such disability retiree was lawfully entitled where such excess payment resulted from the erroneous determination by the board of trustees of the maximum monthly disability benefit payable to such disability retiree. After April 1, 1989, any such claim described in the foregoing sentence shall be forever barred.

(c) Any other provision of law notwithstanding, no action shall be brought or claim asserted by the board of trustees or on its behalf after April 1, 1989, against any person on account of the payment during the period July 1, 1984, through June 30, 1988, to any person otherwise eligible to receive disability benefits (hereinafter “disability retiree”) of an amount in excess of the disability benefits to which such disability retiree was lawfully entitled where such excess payment resulted from the erroneous determination by the board of trustees of the maximum monthly disability benefit payable to such disability retiree. After April 1, 1989, any such claim described in the foregoing sentence shall be forever barred.

(d) The venue for actions arising under this chapter brought against the board or the fund in superior court, including, but not limited to, a judicial review of a final decision of the board, shall be in the superior court of the county of domicile of the board.

(d) The venue for actions arising under this chapter brought against the board or the fund in superior court, including, but not limited to, a judicial review of a final decision of the board, shall be in the superior court of the county of domicile of the board.
O.C.G.A. § 47-4-20 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 4 / Section 47-4-20
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-4-20
Status: in_force

There is created a retirement system which shall be placed under the management and control of the board for the purposes of providing retirement benefits and other benefits under this chapter for public school employees. It shall be a budget unit of the state government and shall have the power and privileges of a corporation and the right to bring and defend actions and to implead and be impleaded. It shall be known as the “Public School Employees Retirement System,” and by such name all of its business shall be transacted, all of its funds shall be invested, and all of its cash, securities, and other property shall be held.
O.C.G.A. § 47-19-6 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 19 / Section 47-19-6
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-19-6
Status: in_force

The department shall keep in convenient form such data as shall be necessary for actuarial valuations of the funds maintained by the department and for checking the experience of its contracts.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-163 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-163
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-163
Status: in_force

Any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, the board of trustees is authorized by rules or regulations to provide for group term life insurance protection for members and former members of the General Assembly; provided, however, that the provisions of this Code section shall not be applicable to persons who become or again become members of the General Assembly on or after July 1, 2009. The board of trustees may contract for such coverage with the State Employees' Assurance Department pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 19 of this title. The board of trustees shall determine the amount of such coverage and the employee contribution that shall be made for such coverage by the members of the General Assembly. The board of trustees shall also determine the employer contribution necessary for such group term life insurance protection for members of the General Assembly. Such employer contribution shall be paid from funds appropriated or available to the legislative branch of the state government. The employee and employer contributions shall be paid into the survivors benefit fund provided for in subsection (c) of Code Section 47-2-128 .
O.C.G.A. § 47-8-68 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 8 / Section 47-8-68
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-8-68
Status: in_force

Any superior court judge may, after 30 days' written notice to the trustees of this fund, withdraw his total payments, without interest, from the fund; and his right to participate in the benefits under this chapter shall cease, unless the age of such judge is such that he could resume payments for a period of 20 continuous years.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-100 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-100
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-100
Status: in_force

(a) Any member of this retirement system may obtain up to an additional three years of creditable service as provided in this Code section. In order to obtain such additional creditable service, the member must: (1) Make application to the board of trustees in such manner as the board deems appropriate. Such application and payment must be made in conjunction with and simultaneously with the member's application for retirement. If the application for retirement is withdrawn or denied, the application to purchase creditable service shall be void; and (2) Pay to the board of trustees an amount determined by the board of trustees to be sufficient to cover the full actuarial cost of granting the creditable service as provided in this Code section.

(a) Any member of this retirement system may obtain up to an additional three years of creditable service as provided in this Code section. In order to obtain such additional creditable service, the member must:

(1) Make application to the board of trustees in such manner as the board deems appropriate. Such application and payment must be made in conjunction with and simultaneously with the member's application for retirement. If the application for retirement is withdrawn or denied, the application to purchase creditable service shall be void; and

(1) Make application to the board of trustees in such manner as the board deems appropriate. Such application and payment must be made in conjunction with and simultaneously with the member's application for retirement. If the application for retirement is withdrawn or denied, the application to purchase creditable service shall be void; and

(2) Pay to the board of trustees an amount determined by the board of trustees to be sufficient to cover the full actuarial cost of granting the creditable service as provided in this Code section.

(2) Pay to the board of trustees an amount determined by the board of trustees to be sufficient to cover the full actuarial cost of granting the creditable service as provided in this Code section.

(b) Upon receipt of an application for additional creditable service, the board of trustees shall certify to the applicant the amount of the payment required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b) Upon receipt of an application for additional creditable service, the board of trustees shall certify to the applicant the amount of the payment required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section.

(c) No creditable service obtained pursuant to this Code section shall be used to calculate the amount of creditable service required to qualify for a benefit under subsection (a) of Code Section 47-2-110 or Code Section 47-2-122 .

(c) No creditable service obtained pursuant to this Code section shall be used to calculate the amount of creditable service required to qualify for a benefit under subsection (a) of Code Section 47-2-110 or Code Section 47-2-122 .
O.C.G.A. § 47-17-104 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 17 / Section 47-17-104
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-17-104
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly furnishes false information for the purpose of becoming a member of the fund, for receiving credit for service to which he is not entitled, or for receiving benefits hereunder or any person who knowingly assists in doing any of the foregoing things shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person whose duty it is to remit the sum provided for in Code Section 47-17-60 and who fails or refuses to remit such sum shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 47-11-41 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 11 / Section 47-11-41
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-11-41
Status: in_force

No member shall receive service credit for any month in which an arrearage exists in the payment of dues required by Code Section 47-11-40 or the portion of the collected revenues required to be paid to the fund by Article 4 of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 47-17-62 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 17 / Section 47-17-62
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-17-62
Status: in_force

The Georgia Board of Dentistry shall pay an employer contribution for each person who becomes a member of the fund pursuant to division (5)(I)(vii) of Code Section 47-17-1 . Such contribution shall be the full actuarial cost of the member's participation as calculated by the actuary for the fund and shall be made on a monthly basis.
O.C.G.A. § 47-25-26 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 25 / Section 47-25-26
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-25-26
Status: in_force

The state auditor is authorized and directed to make an annual audit of the acts and doings of the board and to make a complete report of the same to the General Assembly in such detail as he or she may see fit. The state auditor shall also have the right to audit the affairs of the board and any of its employees at any time that he or she may see fit or at any time that he or she may be requested to do so by the board or by the Governor.
O.C.G.A. § 47-23-22 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 23 / Section 47-23-22
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-23-22
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall be the trustees of the funds and shall have control of the funds provided for in this chapter and all funds received by the board shall be deposited into the Georgia Judicial Retirement System Fund. The benefits provided for in this chapter and all administrative expenses shall be paid from such fund. The board shall have authority to expend the funds in accordance with this chapter.

(a) The board shall be the trustees of the funds and shall have control of the funds provided for in this chapter and all funds received by the board shall be deposited into the Georgia Judicial Retirement System Fund. The benefits provided for in this chapter and all administrative expenses shall be paid from such fund. The board shall have authority to expend the funds in accordance with this chapter.

(b) The board shall have full power to invest and reinvest such funds, subject to all the terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions imposed by Article 7 of Chapter 20 of this title, the “Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law.” Subject to such terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions, the board shall have full power to hold, purchase, sell, assign, transfer, and dispose of any of the securities and investments in which any of the funds are invested, including the proceeds of any investments and any money belonging to the fund.

(b) The board shall have full power to invest and reinvest such funds, subject to all the terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions imposed by Article 7 of Chapter 20 of this title, the “Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law.” Subject to such terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions, the board shall have full power to hold, purchase, sell, assign, transfer, and dispose of any of the securities and investments in which any of the funds are invested, including the proceeds of any investments and any money belonging to the fund.

(c) The board is authorized to employ agents, including, but not limited to, banks or trust departments thereof, and to contract with such agents for their services as advisers and counselors, who will make recommendations for investments and make investments if the board so authorizes.

(c) The board is authorized to employ agents, including, but not limited to, banks or trust departments thereof, and to contract with such agents for their services as advisers and counselors, who will make recommendations for investments and make investments if the board so authorizes.
O.C.G.A. § 47-1-43 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 1 / Section 47-1-43
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-1-43
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article shall apply to periods of temporary disability which occurred prior to July 1, 1994, as well as those which occur on or after that date. The boards of trustees or other officials or bodies administering retirement systems may by rule or regulation require such proof of temporary disability and other documentation as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 47-18-1 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 18 / Section 47-18-1
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-18-1
Status: in_force

In order to extend to employees of the State of Georgia and its political subdivisions and to the dependents and survivors of such employees, the basic protection accorded to others by the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance system embodied in the Social Security Act, 1 it is declared to be the policy of the General Assembly, subject to the limitations of this chapter, that such steps be taken as to provide such protection to employees of the state and its political subdivisions on as broad a basis as is permitted under the Social Security Act.

1 42 U.S.C.A. § 301 et seq.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-25 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-25
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-25
Status: in_force

The Attorney General shall be the legal adviser of the board of trustees.
O.C.G.A. § 47-4-61 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 4 / Section 47-4-61
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-4-61
Status: in_force

No public school employee shall be obligated to make employee contributions to the retirement system until July 1, 1970, under subsection (a) of Code Section 47-4-29 .
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-280 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-280
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-280
Status: in_force

Anything in this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, any member with prior service credits who previously was employed by the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund shall be eligible to receive credit for such service with the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund by paying the regular employer and employee's contribution, including regular interest that would have accumulated on those contributions during such period of employment. In the computation of such contributions and interest, the compensation of such member shall be deemed to have been the same as the compensation such member received on the date of first becoming a member.
O.C.G.A. § 47-20-50-1 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 20 / Section 47-20-50-1
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-20-50.1
Status: in_force

(a) Following the close of each regular legislative session during which retirement bills having a fiscal impact may be enacted, the state auditor shall make a determination for each such bill enacted during such session, which is not vetoed by the Governor, of whether or not provision has been made for the concurrent funding of the bill in conformity with the applicable requirements of Code Section 47-20-50 .

(a) Following the close of each regular legislative session during which retirement bills having a fiscal impact may be enacted, the state auditor shall make a determination for each such bill enacted during such session, which is not vetoed by the Governor, of whether or not provision has been made for the concurrent funding of the bill in conformity with the applicable requirements of Code Section 47-20-50 .

(b) The director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the legislative budget analyst, retirement system administrators, and employers shall provide such information and assistance as may be necessary for the state auditor to make the determinations required by subsection (a) of this Code section.

(b) The director of the Office of Planning and Budget, the legislative budget analyst, retirement system administrators, and employers shall provide such information and assistance as may be necessary for the state auditor to make the determinations required by subsection (a) of this Code section.

(c) The state auditor shall make the determinations required by subsection (a) of this Code section by not later than the fifteenth day immediately following the last day on which the Governor is authorized to veto bills following the close of each regular legislative session. The state auditor's findings shall be made in a report to the Secretary of State showing the determination for each retirement bill by reference to the respective Senate or House number for the bill. The report shall be submitted to the Secretary of State by not later than the last day on which the state auditor is required to make the determinations. The Secretary of State shall cause the state auditor's report to be printed in the annual session laws of the State of Georgia.

(c) The state auditor shall make the determinations required by subsection (a) of this Code section by not later than the fifteenth day immediately following the last day on which the Governor is authorized to veto bills following the close of each regular legislative session. The state auditor's findings shall be made in a report to the Secretary of State showing the determination for each retirement bill by reference to the respective Senate or House number for the bill. The report shall be submitted to the Secretary of State by not later than the last day on which the state auditor is required to make the determinations. The Secretary of State shall cause the state auditor's report to be printed in the annual session laws of the State of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 47-8-6 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 8 / Section 47-8-6
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-8-6
Status: in_force

The trustees shall contract with the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for the administration of the fund.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-293 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-293
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-293
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, any state court which has not provided means by which its employees can become members of the retirement system shall, on and after February 13, 1962, no longer be deemed to be adjuncts of the superior courts. No employee of such state court shall be deemed to be a state employee or otherwise eligible for membership in the retirement system.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-60 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-60
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-60
Status: in_force

The expense fund shall be the fund to which shall be credited state or federal funds, or both, to pay the administrative expense of the retirement system and from which shall be paid all expenses incurred in the administration and operation of the retirement system.
O.C.G.A. § 47-5-20 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 5 / Section 47-5-20
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-5-20
Status: in_force

There is created a public corporation of this state to be known as “The Board of Trustees of the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System (GMEBS).” Said corporation shall be the successor to the Joint Municipal Employees Retirement System (JMERS) and it is the intent of this chapter that all rights, duties, and obligations of JMERS are assigned to and are assumed by the new system. The creation of GMEBS shall not increase, diminish, grant, destroy, impair, alter, or otherwise affect any pension, retirement benefit or allowance, survivors benefit, membership or right to membership, creditable service or right thereto, prior service or right thereto, or any option, election, or right of any kind created pursuant to a contract or ordinance or resolution with the Joint Municipal Employees Retirement System in existence on July 1, 1984. The GMEBS board shall have and be vested with, as a minimum, the same rights, powers, duties, privileges, and authority of any board of a municipal employee benefit program to which the GMEBS board serves as a successor board.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-240 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-240
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-240
Status: in_force

For purposes of this Code section, the terms “Justice Emeritus of the Supreme Court” and “Justice Emeritus” mean both Chief Justice Emeritus and Associate Justice Emeritus, and the term “Justice” means both Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. The provisions of this or any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who becomes a Justice of the Supreme Court after April 1, 1964, shall be a member of the retirement system and shall not be eligible for appointment as Justice Emeritus of the Supreme Court. The prohibition against appointment as Justice Emeritus shall not apply to any person holding either the office of Justice of the Supreme Court or Judge of the Court of Appeals on April 1, 1964. Any person serving as Justice of the Supreme Court on that date must notify the director of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia on or before March 31, 1965, if he desires to become a member of the retirement system and shall otherwise be ineligible for membership. No Justice of the Supreme Court shall be allowed to rescind notification nor shall he be allowed to give notification after March 31, 1965. Any Justice of the Supreme Court who becomes a member of the retirement system shall, upon the effective date of his membership, begin making regular employee contributions under this chapter and shall be entitled to all the retirement allowances and credits under this chapter in the same manner as if he had become a member of the retirement system on January 1, 1950, which credits shall include credit for prior service and any services performed by him as an employee subsequent to that date. All employer contributions which would have been reported for the Justices of the Supreme Court between January 1, 1950, and April 1, 1964, shall be paid by the employer into the pension accumulation fund in such manner and over such period of time as shall be agreed upon between the board of trustees and the employer. Eligibility for survivors benefits under Code Section 47-2-128 for a present Justice of the Supreme Court shall be determined on the same basis as that applicable to all other members who were in state employment on or after January 1, 1953, and benefit amounts shall be based upon the age of the Justice on the effective date of his membership. Eligibility for survivors benefits for any person who enters on duty as a Justice after April 1, 1964, shall be determined in the same manner as for any other new member of the retirement system.
O.C.G.A. § 47-3-47 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 3 / Section 47-3-47
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-3-47
Status: in_force

The expense fund shall be the fund to which shall be credited the state funds appropriated to pay the administrative expenses of the retirement system and from which shall be paid all expenses incurred in its administration and operation.
O.C.G.A. § 47-19-2 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 19 / Section 47-19-2
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-19-2
Status: in_force

The directors shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for all necessary expenses that they incur through service on the board of directors.
O.C.G.A. § 47-1-40 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 1 / Section 47-1-40
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-1-40
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Public employee” means an active member of a retirement system defined in paragraph (2) of this Code section.

(1) “Public employee” means an active member of a retirement system defined in paragraph (2) of this Code section.

(2) “Retirement system” means: (A) The Employees' Retirement System of Georgia provided for in Chapter 2 of this title; (B) The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia provided for in Chapter 3 of this title; and (C) The Public School Employees Retirement System provided for in Chapter 4 of this title.

(2) “Retirement system” means:

(A) The Employees' Retirement System of Georgia provided for in Chapter 2 of this title;

(A) The Employees' Retirement System of Georgia provided for in Chapter 2 of this title;

(B) The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia provided for in Chapter 3 of this title; and

(B) The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia provided for in Chapter 3 of this title; and

(C) The Public School Employees Retirement System provided for in Chapter 4 of this title.

(C) The Public School Employees Retirement System provided for in Chapter 4 of this title.

(3) “Temporary disability” means a physical or mental illness, sickness, or disorder caused by job-related disease or accident which causes a public employee to cease receiving compensation as an active public employee to the extent that the employee loses all or a portion of the period of temporary disability as creditable service under the employee's respective retirement system, but the term does not include any period of disability during which the employee qualifies for a disability benefit under the respective retirement system or any period of disability for which the employee may receive creditable service under the provisions of the employee's respective retirement system.

(3) “Temporary disability” means a physical or mental illness, sickness, or disorder caused by job-related disease or accident which causes a public employee to cease receiving compensation as an active public employee to the extent that the employee loses all or a portion of the period of temporary disability as creditable service under the employee's respective retirement system, but the term does not include any period of disability during which the employee qualifies for a disability benefit under the respective retirement system or any period of disability for which the employee may receive creditable service under the provisions of the employee's respective retirement system.
O.C.G.A. § 47-2-30 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 47-2-30
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-2-30
Status: in_force

For the purpose of meeting disbursements for pensions, annuities, and other payments, cash may be kept available on deposit in one or more banks or trust companies organized under the laws of this state or of the United States, provided that the sum on deposit in any one bank or trust company shall not exceed 25 percent of the paid up capital and surplus of each bank or trust company; and provided, further, that each bank or trust company shall either give a depository bond in an amount sufficient to cover the deposits or place in trust a sufficient amount of federal or state securities to cover the deposits.
O.C.G.A. § 47-22-8 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 22 / Section 47-22-8
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-22-8
Status: in_force

Each member shall contribute 7 1/2 percent of such member's gross salary. Such contributions shall be made through payroll deductions. Such amount so deducted shall be credited to the individual account of the member. Earnings shall be credited to each member's account pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the board as prescribed by the plan document.
O.C.G.A. § 47-3-46 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 3 / Section 47-3-46
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-3-46
Status: in_force

No contributions to the retirement system shall be made by the state, by employers, or by members prior to the commencement date, except the contribution of the state for an expense fund to pay the expenses of setting up and operating the retirement system prior to that date. On January 1, 1945, the board of trustees shall notify all employers and the employers shall notify the members that contributions will commence on that date; and thereupon this chapter with reference to such contributions will go into effect.
O.C.G.A. § 47-3-101 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 3 / Section 47-3-101
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-3-101
Status: in_force

(a) Any member in service may retire upon written application to the board of trustees, provided that the member at the time of retirement: (1) has attained the age of 60 years and has at least ten years of creditable service, or (2) has at least 25 years of creditable service. The effective date of retirement will be the first of the month in which the application is received by the board of trustees; except that no retirement application will be effective earlier than the first of the month following the final month of the applicant's employment. Applications for retirement will not be accepted more than 180 days in advance of the effective date of retirement. Each employer shall certify to the board of trustees the date on which the employee's employment is or will be severed and that no agreement exists to allow the employee to return to service, including service as or for an independent contractor. Any return to employment or rendering of any paid service, including service as or for an independent contractor, for any employer during the calendar month of the effective date of retirement shall render the severance invalid and nullify the application for retirement.

(a) Any member in service may retire upon written application to the board of trustees, provided that the member at the time of retirement: (1) has attained the age of 60 years and has at least ten years of creditable service, or (2) has at least 25 years of creditable service. The effective date of retirement will be the first of the month in which the application is received by the board of trustees; except that no retirement application will be effective earlier than the first of the month following the final month of the applicant's employment. Applications for retirement will not be accepted more than 180 days in advance of the effective date of retirement. Each employer shall certify to the board of trustees the date on which the employee's employment is or will be severed and that no agreement exists to allow the employee to return to service, including service as or for an independent contractor. Any return to employment or rendering of any paid service, including service as or for an independent contractor, for any employer during the calendar month of the effective date of retirement shall render the severance invalid and nullify the application for retirement.

(b) For purposes of this chapter, normal retirement age shall be 60 years of age if the member has at least ten years of creditable service or the age of the member on the date he or she attains 30 years of creditable service, whichever event comes first; provided, however, that the provisions of this subsection shall be subject to change by future legislation in order to comply with federal regulations. Except as provided under Article 3 of Chapter 1 of this chapter, a member's right to his or her retirement allowance is nonforfeitable upon attainment of normal retirement age.

(b) For purposes of this chapter, normal retirement age shall be 60 years of age if the member has at least ten years of creditable service or the age of the member on the date he or she attains 30 years of creditable service, whichever event comes first; provided, however, that the provisions of this subsection shall be subject to change by future legislation in order to comply with federal regulations. Except as provided under Article 3 of Chapter 1 of this chapter, a member's right to his or her retirement allowance is nonforfeitable upon attainment of normal retirement age.

(c) The benefits payable under Code Section 47-3-120 and under Code Section 47-3-122 shall be payable to the retired member for the remainder of his lifetime and shall be known as the maximum plan. Upon the death of the retired member, all monthly benefits shall cease as of the end of the month in which the retired member died. If the total monthly benefits paid at the time of the retired member's death are less than his accumulated contributions at the time of his retirement, the difference between the benefits paid and such accumulated contributions shall be refunded to the person who has been designated in writing by the retired member or to the retired member's estate, if no such person has been designated or if such designated person has predeceased the retired member. This subsection shall not apply when an optional allowance has been selected by the member under Code Section 47-3-121 .

(c) The benefits payable under Code Section 47-3-120 and under Code Section 47-3-122 shall be payable to the retired member for the remainder of his lifetime and shall be known as the maximum plan. Upon the death of the retired member, all monthly benefits shall cease as of the end of the month in which the retired member died. If the total monthly benefits paid at the time of the retired member's death are less than his accumulated contributions at the time of his retirement, the difference between the benefits paid and such accumulated contributions shall be refunded to the person who has been designated in writing by the retired member or to the retired member's estate, if no such person has been designated or if such designated person has predeceased the retired member. This subsection shall not apply when an optional allowance has been selected by the member under Code Section 47-3-121 .

(d) The board of trustees is authorized to provide by rule or regulation for the payment of benefits to members or beneficiaries of the retirement system at a time and under circumstances not provided for in this chapter to the extent that such payment is required to maintain the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia as a “qualified retirement plan” for the purposes of federal income tax laws.

(d) The board of trustees is authorized to provide by rule or regulation for the payment of benefits to members or beneficiaries of the retirement system at a time and under circumstances not provided for in this chapter to the extent that such payment is required to maintain the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia as a “qualified retirement plan” for the purposes of federal income tax laws.
O.C.G.A. § 47-3-128 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 3 / Section 47-3-128
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-3-128
Status: in_force

If a person's membership ceases other than by death or retirement from this retirement system, the amount of his or her accumulated contributions to this retirement system shall be payable to the member upon such person's request after the date the person has terminated employment with a school system, institution of higher learning, or agency covered by this retirement system. The board of trustees shall allow a person requesting such payment of accumulated contributions to elect to have the taxable portion of such payment made directly to an eligible retirement plan as defined in the federal Internal Revenue Code.
O.C.G.A. § 47-17-21 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 17 / Section 47-17-21
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-17-21
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the office of secretary-treasurer of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund. The secretary-treasurer shall be elected by the board and shall serve at its pleasure. His compensation shall be fixed by the board. He shall perform the duties provided for in this chapter and such other duties and services as the board may direct.

(a) There is created the office of secretary-treasurer of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund. The secretary-treasurer shall be elected by the board and shall serve at its pleasure. His compensation shall be fixed by the board. He shall perform the duties provided for in this chapter and such other duties and services as the board may direct.

(b) The secretary-treasurer shall give a good and sufficient surety bond in such an amount as may be determined by the board, and such surety bond shall be conditioned upon the proper and faithful performance of his duties as secretary-treasurer.

(b) The secretary-treasurer shall give a good and sufficient surety bond in such an amount as may be determined by the board, and such surety bond shall be conditioned upon the proper and faithful performance of his duties as secretary-treasurer.

(c) The secretary-treasurer shall make quarterly reports to the board showing the total amount of money in his hands at the time of making such report and also showing a full accounting of receipts and expenditures since his last quarterly report.

(c) The secretary-treasurer shall make quarterly reports to the board showing the total amount of money in his hands at the time of making such report and also showing a full accounting of receipts and expenditures since his last quarterly report.
O.C.G.A. § 47-20-4 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 20 / Section 47-20-4
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-20-4
Status: in_force

Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, any public retirement system or pension fund supported wholly or partially by public funds shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter. This Code section applies, without limitation, to the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System created by Chapter 5 of this title and to any association of like political subdivisions which contracts with its members for the pooling of assets. This Code section shall not apply to any defined contribution retirement system.
O.C.G.A. § 47-20-60 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 20 / Section 47-20-60
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-20-60
Status: in_force

(a) The state auditor shall be authorized to employ or contract with actuaries and other personnel to carry out the duties assigned to that officer by this chapter. Upon their approval by the Legislative Services Committee, expenses incurred by the state auditor in carrying out such duties shall be paid from funds appropriated or available to the legislative branch of the state government. When authorized to do so by the Legislative Services Committee, and such authorization may be on a continuing basis by direction of the Legislative Services Committee entered upon its minutes, the legislative fiscal officer, upon certification by the state auditor of expenses incurred to carry out the duties assigned to that officer by this chapter, is authorized to expend legislative funds to pay such expenses.

(a) The state auditor shall be authorized to employ or contract with actuaries and other personnel to carry out the duties assigned to that officer by this chapter. Upon their approval by the Legislative Services Committee, expenses incurred by the state auditor in carrying out such duties shall be paid from funds appropriated or available to the legislative branch of the state government. When authorized to do so by the Legislative Services Committee, and such authorization may be on a continuing basis by direction of the Legislative Services Committee entered upon its minutes, the legislative fiscal officer, upon certification by the state auditor of expenses incurred to carry out the duties assigned to that officer by this chapter, is authorized to expend legislative funds to pay such expenses.

(b) Retirement system administrators, state officials and employees, and officials and employees of political subdivisions are authorized and directed to cooperate with and assist the state auditor in carrying out the duties assigned to that officer by this chapter.

(b) Retirement system administrators, state officials and employees, and officials and employees of political subdivisions are authorized and directed to cooperate with and assist the state auditor in carrying out the duties assigned to that officer by this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 47-20-61 — GA Code / Title 47 / Chapter 20 / Section 47-20-61
Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-20-61
Status: in_force

The enrolled Act resulting from a bill which is subject to the legislative procedures provided by this chapter shall have attached thereto the original or a true and correct copy of all certificates and summaries of actuarial investigations submitted by the state auditor pursuant to the requirements of this chapter.