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3 V.S.A. § 521
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 17 - Vermont Pension Investment Commission|§ 521. Definitions

§ 521. Definitions|As used in this chapter:  (1) "Commission" means the Vermont Pension Investment Commission. (2) "Financial expert" means an individual with material expertise and experience in institutional fund management or other significant pension or other relevant financial expertise. (3) "Independent" means an individual who does not have a direct or indirect material interest in the Plans.  (A) An individual has a direct or indirect material interest in the Plans if:  (i) the individual or the individual's spouse is a beneficiary of any of the Plans; or (ii) the individual or the individual's spouse, parent, child, sibling, or in-law is or has been within the past five years an employee, director, owner, officer, consultant, or manager or had another material role with an entity servicing the Plans.  (B) An individual is considered an owner of a publicly traded company if the individual owns, directly or indirectly, five percent or more of a class of the company's equity securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. § 78 et seq.), as amended.  (4) "Plans" means the Vermont State Teachers' Retirement System, the Vermont State Employees' Retirement System, and the Vermont Municipal Employees' Retirement System pursuant to section 472 of this title, 16 V.S.A. § 1943, and 24 V.S.A. § 5063. (Added 2005, No. 50, § 2; amended 2007, No. 100 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 2021, No. 75, § 1, eff. June 8, 2021.)
3 V.S.A. § 571
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 19 - Social Security for State and Municipal Employees|§ 571. Declaration of policy

§ 571. Declaration of policy|In order to extend to employees of the State and its political subdivisions and to the dependents and survivors of such employees the basic protection accorded to others by the Old Age and Survivors Insurance System embodied in the Social Security Act, the State of Vermont authorizes and empowers the Treasurer of the State as a State agency to enter into appropriate agreements with the Secretary of Health and Human Services for the purpose of making available under the provisions of this chapter, to employees of the State and its political subdivisions, the benefits of the Social Security Act. It is also the policy of the legislature that the federal-State agreement permitted by this chapter be made applicable to the services of all employees of the State of Vermont to the extent and in the manner permitted by the federal Social Security Act.
3 V.S.A. § 572
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 19 - Social Security for State and Municipal Employees|§ 572. Definitions

§ 572. Definitions|For the purposes of this chapter:  (1) "Employee" includes an officer of a State or political subdivision thereof; (2) "Employment" means any service performed by any employee in the employ of the State, or any political subdivision thereof, for such employer, except (1) service which in the absence of an agreement entered into under this chapter would constitute "employment" as defined in the Social Security Act; or (2) service which under the Social Security Act may not be included in an agreement between the State and the Secretary of Health and Human Services entered into under this chapter. Service which under the Social Security Act may be included in an agreement only upon certification by the Governor in accordance with Section 218(d)(3) or 218(d)(7) of that Act shall be included in the term "employment" if and when the Governor issues, with respect to such service, a certificate to the Secretary of Health and Human Services pursuant to subsection 578(b) of this title. (3) "Federal Insurance Contributions Act" means subchapter A of chapter 9 of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1939 and subchapters A and B of chapter 21 of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as such codes have been and may from time to time be amended; and the term "employee tax" means the tax imposed by Section 1400 of such Code of 1939 and Section 3101 of such Code of 1954. (4) "Political subdivision" includes an instrumentality of a state, of one or more of its political subdivisions, or of a state and one or more of its political subdivisions, but only if such instrumentality is a juristic entity which is legally separate and distinct from the State or subdivision and only if its employees are not by virtue of their relation to such juristic entity employees of the State or subdivision. (5) "Secretary of Health and Human Services" includes any individual to whom the Secretary of Health and Human Services has delegated any of his or her functions under the Social Security Act with respect to coverage under such act of employees of states and their political subdivisions, and with respect to any action taken prior to April 11, 1953, includes the Federal Security Administrator and any individual to whom such Administrator had delegated any such function. (6) "Social Security Act" means the act of Congress approved August 14, 1935, chapter 531, 49 Stat. 620, officially cited as the "Social Security Act," including regulations and requirements issued pursuant thereto, as such Act has been and may from time to time be amended. (7) "State agency" means the State Treasurer. (8) "Wages" means all remuneration for employment as defined herein, including the cash value of all remuneration paid in any medium other than cash, except that such term shall not include that part of such remuneration which, even if it were for "employment" within the meaning of the federal Insurance Contributions Act, would not constitute "wages" within the meaning of that Act. (Amended 1963, No. 164, § 1, eff. June 25, 1963.)
3 V.S.A. § 574
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 19 - Social Security for State and Municipal Employees|§ 574. Contributions by State employees

§ 574. Contributions by State employees|(a) Every employee of the State whose services are covered by an agreement entered into under section 573 of this title shall be required to pay for the period of such coverage, into the Contribution Fund established by section 576 of this title, contributions, with respect to wages as defined in section 572 of this title, equal to the amount of the employee tax which would be imposed by the federal Insurance Contributions Act if such services constituted employment within the meaning of that Act. Such liability shall arise in consideration of the employee's retention in the service of the State, or his or her entry upon such service, after April 26, 1951.(b) The contribution imposed by this section shall be collected by deducting the amount of the contribution from the wages as and when paid, but failure to make such deduction shall not relieve the employee from liability for such contribution.(c) If more or less than the correct amount of the contribution imposed by this section is paid or deducted with respect to any remuneration, proper adjustments, or refund if adjustment is impracticable, shall be made, without interest, in such manner and at such times as the State agency shall prescribe.
3 V.S.A. § 576
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 19 - Social Security for State and Municipal Employees|§ 576. Contribution Fund

§ 576. Contribution Fund|(a) There is hereby established a special fund to be known as the Contribution Fund. Such Fund shall consist of and there shall be deposited in such Fund: (1) all contributions, interest, and penalties collected under sections 574 and 575 of this title; (2) all monies appropriated thereto under this chapter; (3) any property or securities and earnings thereof acquired through the use of monies belonging to the Fund; (4) interest earned upon any monies in the Fund; and (5) all sums recovered upon the bond of the custodian or otherwise for losses sustained by the Fund and all other monies received for the Fund from any other source. All monies in the Fund shall be mingled and undivided. Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the State agency is vested with full power, authority, and jurisdiction over the Fund, including all monies and property or securities belonging thereto, and may perform any and all acts whether or not specifically designated, which are necessary to the administration thereof and are consistent with the provisions of this chapter.(b) The Contribution Fund shall be established and held separate and apart from any other funds or monies of the State and shall be used and administered exclusively for the purpose of this chapter. Withdrawals from such Fund shall be made for, and solely for (1) payment of amounts required to be paid to the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to an agreement entered into under section 573 of this title; (2) payment of refunds provided for in subsection 574(c) of this title; and (3) refunds of overpayments, not otherwise adjustable, made by a political subdivision or instrumentality.(c) From the Contribution Fund the custodian of the Fund shall pay to the Secretary of the Treasury such amounts and at such time or times as is provided under the terms of the agreement entered into under section 573 of this title and the Social Security Act.(d) The Treasurer of the State shall be ex officio treasurer and custodian of the Contribution Fund and shall administer such fund in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The State Treasurer may appoint a director and other assistants as he or she may deem necessary to administer this chapter and fix their salaries, under the provisions of section 310 of this title, with the approval of the Governor.(e) There are hereby authorized to be appropriated annually to the Contribution Fund, in addition to the contributions collected and paid into the Contribution Fund under sections 574 and 575 of this title, to be available for the purposes of subsections (b) and (c) of this section until expended, such additional sums as are found to be necessary in order to make the payments to the Secretary of the Treasury which the State is obligated to make pursuant to an agreement entered into under section 573 of this title. (Amended 2003, No. 122 (Adj. Sess.), § 294c.)
3 V.S.A. § 577
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 19 - Social Security for State and Municipal Employees|§ 577. Regulations

§ 577. Regulations|The State agency shall make and publish such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, as it finds necessary or appropriate to the efficient administration of the functions with which it is charged under this chapter.
3 V.S.A. § 579
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 19 - Social Security for State and Municipal Employees|§ 579. Warrant for State's share of contribution

§ 579. Warrant for State's share of contribution|(a) Employees not members of a retirement system. The Commissioner of Finance and Management is hereby directed to issue his or her warrant in favor of the Vermont State Treasurer, agent, for the amounts necessary to pay the State's share of the contribution due the federal government as the result of such agreement being made applicable to the services of employees of the State who are not members of a State retirement system. The contribution of the State to cover members whose salaries are paid from other than the General Fund appropriation shall be paid from the department appropriation from which such members' salaries are paid. It is further directed that after July 1, 1957, these amounts be charged back to the individual departmental appropriations.(b) Members of Vermont Employees' Retirement System. The Commissioner of Finance and Management is hereby directed to issue his or her warrant in favor of Vermont State Treasurer, agent, for the amounts necessary to pay the employer's share of the old age and survivors insurance tax due the federal government as the result of the coverage agreement authorized by this chapter being extended to employees of the State who are members of the Vermont Employees' Retirement System. It is further directed that after July 1, 1957 this tax be charged back to the individual departmental appropriations.(c) Members of Vermont State Retirement System. The Commissioner of Finance and Management is hereby directed to issue his or her warrant in favor of Vermont State Treasurer, agent, for the amounts necessary to pay the employer's share of the old age and survivors insurance tax due the federal government as the result of the coverage agreement authorized by this chapter being extended to employees of the State who are members of the Vermont State Retirement System and who were not subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section as in effect on June 30, 1972. It is further directed that after July 1, 1972 this tax be charged back to the individual departmental appropriations. (Amended 1971, No. 231 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 1983, No. 195 (Adj. Sess.), § 5(b).)
3 V.S.A. § 632
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 21 - Insurance Benefits|§ 632. Charge against department appropriations

§ 632. Charge against department appropriations|The Commissioner of Finance and Management is directed to charge back against the individual departmental appropriations in all funds the amount certified by voucher of the Commissioner of Human Resources to be necessary to pay the State's share of the employees' group life and group hospital-surgical medical insurance. In the case of retired employees, the State's share shall be paid from the respective Retirement Systems. (Amended 1983, No. 195 (Adj. Sess.), § 5(b); 1995, No. 123 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. June 6, 1996; 2003, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 15.)
3 V.S.A. § 633
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 21 - Insurance Benefits|§ 633. Deduction of premium from retirement allowance

§ 633. Deduction of premium from retirement allowance|When a State employee is retired under the Vermont Employees' Retirement System and at such time is, under the provision of section 631 of this title, receiving the benefits of group insurance which provides for continuing the insurance after retirement, or is receiving the benefits of any group insurance policy as defined by 8 V.S.A. chapter 107, said employee may in writing, direct the State Treasurer to deduct from his or her monthly retirement allowance his or her premium therefor notwithstanding any prohibition against assignment contained in chapter 16, subchapter 1 of this title. (Amended 1993, No. 34, § 1.)
3 V.S.A. § 636
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 21 - Insurance Benefits|§ 636. Retired Employees' Committee on Insurance; membership; duties

§ 636. Retired Employees' Committee on Insurance; membership; duties|(a) The Retired Employees' Committee on Insurance is hereby created. The Committee shall consist of six members, three to be selected by the Secretary of Administration, at least two of whom shall be retired State employees, and three to be selected by the Vermont State Employees' Association, at least one of whom shall be a retired State employee. Members shall serve for terms of two years. The Commissioner of Human Resources shall be an ex officio member of the Committee.(b) The Committee shall elect a chair from among its members and shall meet periodically at the call of the Chair or at the request of any three of its members. Meetings shall be held at least twice a year.(c) The Committee shall review the health insurance benefits available to retired employees through the State. It shall make whatever recommendations it deems appropriate to the Secretary of Administration on the existing plan and on any changes under consideration. Recommendations shall be made prior to the bidding process conducted under subsection 631(c) of this title.(d) The Committee may represent the interests of retired persons in respect to complaints or questions about their insurance benefits.(e) Members of the Committee shall serve on a voluntary basis and shall not be entitled to per diem compensation or compensation for expenses.(f) The Committee shall recommend to the State Treasurer the original plan of dental benefits for retired members and any subsequent changes to the plan. The State Treasurer shall be responsible for plan administration, including determining the plan administrator, determining plan benefits, determining eligibility, and setting premium rates. The Office of State Treasurer shall be reimbursed from the premiums collected for the plan for any reasonable additional costs incurred for the administration and maintenance of the plan. (Added 1981, No. 168 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2003, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 15; 2005, No. 163 (Adj. Sess.), § 5.)
3 V.S.A. § 637
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 21 - Insurance Benefits|§ 637. Dental coverage; members of the General Assembly; buy-in

§ 637. Dental coverage; members of the General Assembly; buy-in|(a) A member of the General Assembly and a session employee of the General Assembly shall be eligible to participate in any group dental insurance program negotiated in a collective bargaining agreement with State employees. Premiums shall be paid by the legislator or employee at the full actuarial rate with no contributions from the State and shall be deducted from compensation due for services rendered during the legislative session or assessed and paid directly by the legislator or employee.(b) A person who elects to participate in the group dental insurance program pursuant to this section shall notify the program's administrator, in writing, of such election. The enrollment period for persons electing pursuant to this section shall correspond with the enrollment period for State employees. (Added 2015, No. 172 (Adj. Sess.), § E.126.1, eff. June 8, 2016; amended 2021, No. 20, § 3.)
3 V.S.A. § 650
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 22 - Deferred Compensation Programs|§ 650. Definitions

§ 650. Definitions|The following definitions shall apply throughout this chapter unless the context requires otherwise:  (1) "Deferred compensation agreement" means any agreement authorized by this chapter entered into between a public agency and an employee of that agency providing for a reduction in the employee's compensation in return for the agency's promise to make deferred payments in the future. (2) "Employee" means any employee of a public agency whether appointed, elected or under contract to whom compensation is paid. (3) "Other public agency" means a public agency described in subdivision (4)(B) or (C) of this section. (4) "Public agency" means:  (A) the State, acting as a single unit employer on behalf of the General Assembly and State agencies, departments, boards, or commissions; (B) a county or municipality as defined in 24 V.S.A. § 4303(12); and (C) a school district as defined in 16 V.S.A. § 11(a)(10) or a supervisory union as defined in 16 V.S.A. § 11(a)(23).  (5) "State Board" means the Vermont State Retirement Board. (6) "Teachers' Board" means the Vermont State Teachers' Retirement Board. (Added 1973, No. 175 (Adj. Sess.), eff. July 1, 1973; amended 1979, No. 59, § 16; 1997, No. 68 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. March 1, 1998; 2007, No. 162 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. May 20, 2008.)
3 V.S.A. § 651
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 22 - Deferred Compensation Programs|§ 651. Deferred compensation plans authorized

§ 651. Deferred compensation plans authorized|(a) Subject to collective bargaining rights of employees involved, the State or any county, municipality, school district, or supervisory union may, through any public agency, enter into a contractual agreement with any employee of that agency to defer, in whole or in part, that employee's compensation. Payroll reductions shall be made, in each instance, by the appropriate payroll officer.(b) The State Board may establish and administer a plan that conforms with Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code for the purpose of providing a deferred compensation program for State employees, including members of the General Assembly, and for the employees of other public agencies that elect to participate in the State plan.(c) Other public agencies may establish and administer a plan for the purpose of providing a deferred compensation program for their employees.(d) The State Board and other public agencies, which have or will establish a deferred compensation plan, shall create a trust to conform with the appropriate sections of the Internal Revenue Code. The Teachers' Board may create an investment program that will provide public agencies set forth in subdivision 650(4)(C) of this title operating plans under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code with investment options.(e) All assets and income which have been or shall be deposited pursuant to this chapter by the State of Vermont or other public agencies shall be held in trust in any funding vehicle permitted by Section 403(b) and Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code for the exclusive benefit of the plans' participants and their beneficiaries until such time as the funds are distributed to the participant or the beneficiary of the participant in accordance with the terms of the deferred compensation plan.(f) For state employees, including members of the General Assembly, the State Board shall be the trustees of the deferred compensation plan that conforms to Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code, and the State Treasurer shall be the custodian of the funds in the trust. All payments from the funds shall be made by the State Treasurer or the Treasurer's authorized agent. An investment program established by the Teachers' Board shall be optional for public agencies set forth in subdivision 650(4)(C) of this title. The public agency shall be the trustees of its plans created under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code.(g) Any political subdivision administering a plan as a trust shall be required to name one or more persons as trustees of such plan, and to establish provisions relating to the removal or resignation of a trustee, the appointment of a successor and the methods by which the trustee may take necessary action as required under the plan. (Added 1973, No. 175 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. July 1, 1973; amended 1979, No. 59, §§ 17, 17a; 1997, No. 68 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. March 1, 1998; 2007, No. 162 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2008.)
3 V.S.A. § 652
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 22 - Deferred Compensation Programs|§ 652. Taxation

§ 652. Taxation|Any deferred compensation agreement shall be in accordance with the requirements of the rulings and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service and as such any sum deferred shall not be subject to taxation until distribution is actually made or made available to the employee. (Added 1973, No. 175 (Adj. Sess.), eff. July 1, 1973.)
3 V.S.A. § 653
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 3 - Executive|Chapter 22 - Deferred Compensation Programs|§ 653. Supplementary payments

§ 653. Supplementary payments|Any deferred compensation agreement made pursuant to this chapter shall be in addition to any retirement, pension or benefit programs otherwise available to employees of the public agency entering into the agreement. Furthermore, the current compensation of any employee agreeing to a current reduction under subsection 651(a) of this title shall be deemed to include the amount of any such reduction for the purpose of determining the employee's benefits under any retirement, pension or benefit programs otherwise available to the employee. (Added 1973, No. 175 (Adj. Sess.), eff. July 1, 1973.)