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29 DE Code § 5618. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 56. Pensions for Members of the State Judiciary|§ 5618. Employer pickup of employee contributions.

§ 5618. Employer pickup of employee contributions. (a) Each participating employer, pursuant to the provisions of § 414(h)(2) of the United States Internal Revenue Code [26 U.S.C. § 414(h)(2)], shall pick up and pay the contributions which would otherwise be payable by the members under § 5601 of this title. The contributions so picked up shall be treated as employer contributions for purposes of determining the amounts of federal income taxes to withhold from the member's compensation. (b) Member contributions picked up by the employer shall be paid from the same source of funds used for the payment of compensation to a member. A deduction shall be made from each member's compensation equal to the amount of the member's contributions picked up by the employer. This deduction, however, shall not reduce the member's compensation for purposes of computing benefits under the retirement system pursuant to this chapter. (c) Member contributions shall be credited to a separate account within the member's individual account so that the amount contributed prior to the effective date for the pickup of member contributions may be distinguished from the amounts contributed on or after the effective date. (d) The contributions, although designated as employee contributions, are being paid by the employer in lieu of the contributions by the employee. The employee will not be given the option of choosing to receive the contributed amounts directly instead of having them paid by the employer to the retirement system. 68 Del. Laws, c. 358, §  3;
29 DE Code § 5619. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 56. Pensions for Members of the State Judiciary|§ 5619. Payment of benefits.

§ 5619. Payment of benefits. Benefits shall be due and payable under this chapter only to the extent provided in this chapter, and neither the State nor the State Judiciary Retirement Fund shall be liable for any amount in excess of such sums. 71 Del. Laws, c. 132, §  87;
29 DE Code § 5620. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 56. Pensions for Members of the State Judiciary|§ 5620. Attachment and assignment of benefits.

§ 5620. Attachment and assignment of benefits. Except for orders of the Delaware Family Court for a sum certain payable on a periodic basis, the benefits provided by this chapter shall not be subject to attachment or execution and shall be payable only to the beneficiary designated and shall not be subject to assignment or transfer. 71 Del. Laws, c. 337, §  7;
29 DE Code § 5621. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 56. Pensions for Members of the State Judiciary|§ 5621. Other post-employment benefits appropriations.

§ 5621. Other post-employment benefits appropriations. Funds appropriated to implement this section shall be deposited into the OPEB Fund as established by § 5281 of this title. 76 Del. Laws, c. 70, §  8;
29 DE Code § 5622. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 56. Pensions for Members of the State Judiciary|§ 5622. Establishment of Fund.

§ 5622. Establishment of Fund. There shall be established a State Judiciary Retirement Fund, hereinafter referred to as “Fund,” to which state appropriations and other employer contributions shall be deposited monthly and to which employee contributions shall be deposited upon deduction from the employee's paycheck and to which earnings on investments, any other contributions, gifts, donations, grants, refunds and reimbursements shall be deposited upon receipt and from which benefits shall be paid and fees and expenses authorized by the Board shall be paid. Subject to Internal Revenue Code § 401(a)(24) [26 U.S.C. § 401(a)(24)], the assets of the Fund will be commingled in the Delaware Public Employees' Retirement System as provided for by § 8308 of this title. The assets of the Fund are held in trust and may not be used for or diverted to any purpose other than for the exclusive benefit of the employees and their beneficiaries. 76 Del. Laws, c. 279, §  7;
29 DE Code § 5702. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 57. Social Security|§ 5702. Declaration of policy.

§ 5702. Declaration of policy. (a) 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, 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. (b) It is also the policy of the General Assembly that the protection afforded employees in positions covered by a retirement system on the date an agreement under this chapter is made applicable to service performed in such positions or those receiving periodic benefits under such retirement system at such time will not be impaired as a result of making the agreement so applicable or as a result of legislative enactment in anticipation thereof. 48 Del. Laws, c. 344, §  1;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  5702;  50 Del. Laws, c. 445, §  1;
29 DE Code § 5704. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 57. Social Security|§ 5704. Interstate instrumentalities.

§ 5704. Interstate instrumentalities. Any instrumentality jointly created by this State and any other state or states may, upon the granting of like authority by such other state or states:  (1) Enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare whereby the benefits of the federal old-age and survivors insurance system shall be extended to employees of such instrumentality; (2) Require its employees to pay, and for that purpose to deduct from their wages, contributions equal to the amounts which they would be required to pay under subsection (a) of § 5705 of this title if they were covered by an agreement made pursuant to § 5703 of this title; and (3) Make payments to the Secretary of the Treasury in accordance with such agreement, including payments from its own funds, and otherwise to comply with such agreements. Such agreement shall, to the extent practicable, be consistent with the terms and provisions of § 5703 of this title and other provisions of this chapter. 48 Del. Laws, c. 344, §  3;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  5704;  50 Del. Laws, c. 445, §  5;
29 DE Code § 5705. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 57. Social Security|§ 5705. Contributions by state employees.

§ 5705. Contributions by state employees. (a) Every employee of the State whose services are covered by an agreement entered into under § 5703 of this title shall be required to pay for the period of such coverage into the Contribution Fund established by § 5707 of this title contributions with respect to wages 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 such Act. Such liability shall arise in consideration of the employee's retention in the service of the State or the employee's entry upon such service after June 8, 1951. (b) The contribution imposed by this section shall be collected by deducting the amount of the contribution from 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. 48 Del. Laws, c. 344, §  4;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  5705;  50 Del. Laws, c. 445, §  10;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 5708. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 57. Social Security|§ 5708. Rules and regulations.

§ 5708. Rules and regulations. The State Agency shall make and publish such rules and regulations, 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. 48 Del. Laws, c. 344, §  8;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  5708;
29 DE Code § 5709. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 57. Social Security|§ 5709. Studies and reports.

§ 5709. Studies and reports. The State Agency shall make studies concerning the problem of old-age and survivors' insurance protection for employees of the state and local governments and their instrumentalities and concerning the operation of agreements made and plans approved under this chapter. It shall also submit a report to the General Assembly at the beginning of each regular session, covering the administration and operation of this chapter during the preceding calendar year, including such recommendations for amendments to this chapter as it considers proper. 48 Del. Laws, c. 344, §  9;  29 Del. C. 1953, §  5709;
29 DE Code § 5710. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 57. Social Security|§ 5710. Referenda and certification.

§ 5710. Referenda and certification. (a) With respect to employees of the State, the Governor is empowered to authorize a referendum, the cost of such referendum to be borne by the State, and, with respect to the employees of any political subdivision, the Governor shall authorize a referendum upon request of the governing body of such subdivision, the cost of such referendum to be borne by the political subdivision; and in either case the referendum shall be conducted, and the Governor shall designate an agency or individual to supervise its conduct, in accordance with the requirements of § 218(d)(3) of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. § 418(d)(3)], on the question of whether service in positions covered by a retirement system established by the State or by a political subdivision thereof should be excluded from or included under an agreement under this chapter. The notice of referendum required by § 218(d)(3)(C) of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. § 418(d)(3)(C)] to be given to employees shall contain or shall be accompanied by a statement, in such form and such detail as the agency or individual designated to supervise the referendum shall deem necessary and sufficient, to inform the employees of the rights which will accrue to them and their dependents and survivors and the liabilities to which they will be subject if their services are included under an agreement under this chapter. (b) Upon receiving evidence satisfactory to the Governor that with respect to any such referendum the conditions specified in § 218(d)(3) of the Social Security Act have been met, the Governor shall so certify to the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. 29 Del. C. 1953, §  5710;  50 Del. Laws, c. 445, §  13;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 6001. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 60. Disaster Service Volunteer Leave|§ 6001. Short title.

§ 6001. Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Disaster Service Volunteer Leave Act.” 70 Del. Laws, c. 21, §  1;
29 DE Code § 6002. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 60. Disaster Service Volunteer Leave|§ 6002. Definitions.

§ 6002. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates a different intent:  (1) “Certified disaster service volunteer” or “volunteer” means any person who has completed the necessary training for and been certified as a disaster service specialist by the American Red Cross. (2) “Disaster” means any disaster designated at Level III or higher in the American National Red Cross Regulations and Procedures, including both national and state disasters. (3) “State agency” or “agency” means any state office, officer, official, department, board, commission, institution, bureau, agency, division or unit of the State, including those within the legislative and judicial branches of state government.70 Del. Laws, c. 21, §  1;
29 DE Code § 6003. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 60. Disaster Service Volunteer Leave|§ 6003. Disaster service volunteer leave.

§ 6003. Disaster service volunteer leave. (a) An employee of a state agency who is a certified disaster service volunteer may be granted leave from work with pay, in accordance with subsection (b) of this section below, for up to an aggregate of 15 work days, consecutively or nonconsecutively, in any 12-month period to participate in specialized disaster relief services for the American Red Cross in connection with any disaster, upon the request of the American Red Cross for such employee's services and upon the approval of such employee's employing agency. (b) An employee of a state agency granted leave pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be compensated by the employee's employing agency at the employee's regular rate of pay for those regular work hours during which the employee is absent from work, but shall not receive overtime pay, shift differential pay, hazardous duty pay or any other form of pay or compensation in addition to the employee's regular pay. An employee of a state agency who is granted leave pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall not lose any seniority or any already accumulated vacation time, sick time or earned overtime due to such leave. (c) The State shall not be liable for workers' compensation claims arising from accident or injury while the state employee is on assignment as a certified disaster service volunteer for the American Red Cross. Duties performed while on disaster leave shall not be considered to be a work assignment by a state agency. In determining whether to grant leave to an employee, the employee's employing agency may consider the needs of the American Red Cross for expertise in a particular certified area. The employee's activities and job functions while on leave, however, shall not be directed by the State but shall be determined and controlled solely by the American Red Cross. (d) An employee who is on leave pursuant to this section shall not be deemed to be an employee of the State for purposes of the Delaware Tort Claims Act. 70 Del. Laws, c. 21, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
29 DE Code § 6051. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 60A. Deferred Compensation for Public Officers and Employees of the State|§ 6051. Purpose.

§ 6051. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to create a vehicle through which all employees of the State may, on a voluntary basis, provide for additional retirement income security through a program of deferred compensation. The deferred compensation program provided by this chapter shall be in addition to any retirement or other benefit program provided by law for employees of the State. 60 Del. Laws, c. 146, §  1;
29 DE Code § 6052. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 60A. Deferred Compensation for Public Officers and Employees of the State|§ 6052. Definitions.

§ 6052. Definitions. As used in this chapter:  (1) “Board” shall mean the Plans Management Board pursuant to § 2722 of this title. (2) “Deferred compensation” means income earned as a public officer or employee of the State which, pursuant to a written agreement between the State and the employee, is set aside for retirement purposes. (3) “Deferred compensation program” means such plans to allow deferred compensation pursuant to §§ 457, 403(b) and 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code [26 U.S.C. §§ 457, 403(b) and 401(a)], as may be adopted by the Board. (4) “Employee” means an individual who is employed by the State, including elected or appointed officials, and who receives compensation wholly or in part directly from the State Treasury or through an agency within the State that is wholly or in part supported by the State. The term “employee” includes employees of the Delaware Transit Corporation and Delaware Solid Waste Authority. Individuals hired on a temporary basis or as consultants shall not qualify as employees. (5) “Qualified participant” is defined as an employee of the State, including school districts, who has deferred compensation under the provisions of this chapter and satisfies either of the following conditions:  a. Employee must be enrolled in the deferred compensation program for no less than 6 consecutive months immediately preceding receipt of the match; b. Employee has deferred the maximum allowable by the Internal Revenue Service within the 6 months preceding receipt of the match.60 Del. Laws, c. 146, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 488, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  3;
29 DE Code § 6054. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 60A. Deferred Compensation for Public Officers and Employees of the State|§ 6054. Administration; reports.

§ 6054. Administration; reports. (a) All plans of deferred compensation which may be adopted shall provide that each participating employee will be furnished a quarterly statement of the employee's account, on a form approved by the Board, showing at least the amount of income deferred, the investments purchased and the charges assessed on such purchases. (b) Each plan of deferred compensation which may be adopted shall provide that in the event of nonrenewal or termination, all accounts enrolled in the plan, including all records, investments and proceeds thereof, shall be transferred to an agent designated by the Board. 60 Del. Laws, c. 146, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  3;
29 DE Code § 6055. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 60A. Deferred Compensation for Public Officers and Employees of the State|§ 6055. Payroll deductions.

§ 6055. Payroll deductions. The Department of Finance and the State Treasurer are authorized to make payroll deductions under this chapter pursuant to regulations adopted by the Board for any public officer or employee of the State who has authorized such deductions in writing. The Treasurer of the State shall account for all such payroll deductions and shall make payment of such deductions in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board. Any income deferred under such a plan shall continue to be included as regular compensation for the purpose of computing the contributions to and benefits from the State Employees' Pension Plan, any pension plan for members of the state judiciary and any pension plan for members of the State Police. Unless subject to the provisions of § 6062 of this title, any sum so deferred shall not be included in the computation of any federal or state income taxes withheld on behalf of any such employee, but shall be included for computation of Social Security Administration contributions. 60 Del. Laws, c. 146, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 433, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  3;
29 DE Code § 6056. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 60A. Deferred Compensation for Public Officers and Employees of the State|§ 6056. Maximum amount deferrable.

§ 6056. Maximum amount deferrable. Any provision of this chapter notwithstanding, the maximum amount of income which any 1 employee may elect to defer after June 30, 1975, shall not exceed the limit established by the Internal Revenue Service. 60 Del. Laws, c. 146, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 354, §  39;
29 DE Code § 6057. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 60A. Deferred Compensation for Public Officers and Employees of the State|§ 6057. Limitation on investments.

§ 6057. Limitation on investments. The deferred compensation program may offer any of the following investment options and none other:  (1) Savings accounts in federally insured banking institutions. (2) United States government bonds or debt instruments. (3) Life insurance and annuity contracts, provided the companies offering such contracts are subject to regulation by the Insurance Commissioner of the State. (4) Investment funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. (5) Securities which are traded on the New York Stock Exchange National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) and American Stock Exchange.60 Del. Laws, c. 146, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 204, §  14;
29 DE Code § 6060. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 60A. Deferred Compensation for Public Officers and Employees of the State|§ 6060. Employer Match Plan.

§ 6060. Employer Match Plan. The Board is hereby authorized and directed to establish a plan pursuant to § 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. § 401(a)), as amended. 72 Del. Laws, c. 488, §  2;  80 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  3;
29 DE Code § 6061. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 60A. Deferred Compensation for Public Officers and Employees of the State|§ 6061. Employer contribution to qualified participants [Suspended effective July 1, 2008; see 83 Del. Laws, c. 54, § 7(e)].

§ 6061. Employer contribution to qualified participants [Suspended effective July 1, 2008; see 83 Del. Laws, c. 54, § 7(e)]. Commencing January 1, 2001, and each pay period thereafter, an amount equal to 100 percent of the voluntary contribution of every qualified participant, not to exceed $10 per pay period, shall be credited to the § 401(a) [26 U.S.C. § 401(a)] account of each qualified participant making a voluntary deferral under the provisions of this chapter. The employer contribution shall be remitted each pay period by the State Treasurer from an appropriation authorized for this purpose. Modifications to the match amount per pay period, percentage of contribution matched, number of pay periods per year to be matched and other fiscal and operational aspects of the program are contingent upon funding by the General Assembly and may be administered through rules and regulations promulgated by the Board and pursuant to § 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. § 401(a)). 72 Del. Laws, c. 488, §  3;  77 Del. Laws, c. 84, § 7(d);  80 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  3;
29 DE Code § 6062. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 60A. Deferred Compensation for Public Officers and Employees of the State|§ 6062. Roth savings option.

§ 6062. Roth savings option. (a) The Board shall ensure that 26 U.S.C. §§ 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans allow participants the option to designate their contributions into the plans as Roth contributions. (b) The Office of Management and Budget shall make all necessary changes to the state employee payroll system necessary to facilitate the addition of a Roth option to state 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans for state employees. (c) The State Treasurer shall take all necessary steps to facilitate the addition of a Roth option to state 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans. 79 Del. Laws, c. 372, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 295, §  3;
29 DE Code § 6071. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 29 - State Government|Chapter 60B. First State Quality Improvement Fund|§ 6071. Establishment.

§ 6071. Establishment. (a) The First State Quality Improvement Fund is hereby established within the Department of Human Resources. (b) Moneys provided to the Fund shall be subject to an annual appropriation by the General Assembly in the Annual Budget Act of the State of Delaware. Appropriations made to the First State Quality Improvement Fund shall not be subject to reversion to the General Fund of the State unless otherwise specified by the General Assembly in the Annual Budget Act. 70 Del. Laws, c. 338, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §  20(6);  77 Del. Laws, c. 84, §  73;  77 Del. Laws, c. 327, §  66;  78 Del. Laws, c. 78, §  66;  78 Del. Laws, c. 290, §  62;  79 Del. Laws, c. 78, §  60;  79 Del. Laws, c. 290, §  63;  80 Del. Laws, c. 79, §  62;  80 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  66;  81 Del. Laws, c. 58, §  69;  81 Del. Laws, c. 66, §  56;  81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 102;  82 Del. Laws, c. 64.;