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5 ME Rev Stat § 17055 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 2: GENERAL POLICIES AND INTENT|5 §17055. Beneficiary who is an incapacitated person or a minor

 §17055. Beneficiary who is an incapacitated person or a minor For the purposes of this Part:   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]1.  Election of benefit.  If a beneficiary is not lawfully qualified to make an election, the election must be made for the beneficiary by the person authorized to do so by Title 18-C, Article 5; and   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §14 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Payment of benefit.  Payment of any benefit to an individual subject to guardianship, as defined in Title 18-C, section 5-102, or a minor must be made in accordance with Title 18-C, Article 5.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §14 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §14 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17056 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 2: GENERAL POLICIES AND INTENT|5 §17056. Superior Court employees

 §17056. Superior Court employees 1.  Transfer to state employee account.  Notwithstanding sections 18202 and 18408, funds held by the retirement system to the credit of employees of any Superior Court who became employees of the State pursuant to Public Law 1975, chapters 383 and 408, shall be transferred on the records of the retirement system to the state employee account.   [PL 1989, c. 399, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Vote.   [PL 1989, c. 399, §2 (RP).] 3.  Creditable service.  Creditable service shall be determined as follows.   A. Creditable service for employees described in subsection 1 shall be determined as if their service had been rendered as state employees.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]B. Creditable service for former employees of any Superior Court who retired after July 1, 1976, shall be determined as if all their service had been rendered as state employees.   [PL 1989, c. 399, §3 (AMD).][PL 1989, c. 399, §3 (AMD).] 4.  Additional funds.  If, after review by the actuary of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program, it is determined that additional funds are required to finance in full the accrued retirement benefits for employees described in this section:   A. The actuary shall estimate the amount of additional funds necessary to provide full retirement benefits for the period before July 1, 1976; and   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]B. The counties shall provide funds necessary to fulfill this obligation from the retirement allowance funds of those counties.   [PL 1989, c. 399, §4 (AMD).][PL 2007, c. 491, §69 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 399, §§1-5 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §69 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17058 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 2: GENERAL POLICIES AND INTENT|5 §17058. Information for administrative or judicial proceedings

 §17058. Information for administrative or judicial proceedings If information regarding the availability, calculation or value of any benefit is required for an administrative or judicial proceeding, the party seeking the information must file written questions requesting that information with the executive director. The executive director, or the executive director's designee, shall make a certified response to those questions within 30 days and the certified response is admissible as evidence in any administrative or judicial proceeding. A subpoena or other form of discovery directed at obtaining the information may not be issued nor may employees of the retirement system be required to testify on the subjects covered by the certified response unless there is an express finding by an administrative agency or a court that there is a compelling necessity to permit further discovery or to require testimony.   [PL 1991, c. 580, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 580, §3 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17060 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 2: GENERAL POLICIES AND INTENT|5 §17060. Life annuity or lump-sum payment in lieu of benefits awarded by qualified domestic relations order

 §17060. Life annuity or lump-sum payment in lieu of benefits awarded by qualified domestic relations order 1.  Annuity or lump sum.  The board may by rule provide that, in lieu of paying an alternate payee the interest awarded by a qualified domestic relations order, the retirement system may pay the alternate payee an amount that is the actuarial equivalent of that interest in the form of:   A. An annuity payable in equal monthly installments for the life of the alternate payee; or   [PL 1991, c. 746, §9 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 746, §10 (AFF).]B. A lump sum.   [PL 1991, c. 746, §9 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 746, §10 (AFF).][PL 1991, c. 746, §9 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 746, §10 (AFF).] 2.  Determination by retirement system.  The determination of whether to pay an amount authorized by this section in lieu of the interest awarded by the qualified domestic relations order is within the exclusive discretion of the retirement system.   [PL 1991, c. 746, §9 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 746, §10 (AFF).] 3.  Reduced payment to member, retiree or beneficiary.  If the retirement system elects to pay the alternate payee pursuant to this section, the benefit payable by the retirement system to the member, retiree or beneficiary must be reduced by the interest in the benefit awarded to the alternate payee by the qualified domestic relations order.   [PL 1991, c. 746, §9 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 746, §10 (AFF).] 4.  Reliance on designation or selection.  If the retirement system pays the alternate payee pursuant to this section, the retirement system is entitled to rely on a beneficiary designation or benefit option selection made or changed pursuant to its plan without regard to any domestic relations order.   [PL 1991, c. 746, §9 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 746, §10 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 746, §9 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 746, §10 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17061 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 2: GENERAL POLICIES AND INTENT|5 §17061. Termination of interest in retirement system

 §17061. Termination of interest in retirement system The death of an alternate payee as defined in section 17001, subsection 3-B terminates the interest of the alternate payee in the retirement system. This section does not affect an interest in the retirement system accrued to an individual as a member of a retirement program of the retirement system.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §72 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 746, §9 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 746, §10 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 491, §72 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17062 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 2: GENERAL POLICIES AND INTENT|5 §17062. Forfeiture of benefits for crime; restitution

 §17062. Forfeiture of benefits for crime; restitution 1.  Crime.  If a member is convicted of or pleads guilty or no contest to a crime committed in connection with the member's public office or public employment or to a crime the member's position placed the member in a position to commit, the member's right to receive any benefit or payment of any kind under this Part is subject to the following.   A. If the penalties for the crime are greater than or equal to the penalties for a Class C crime, the court may order the forfeiture of the member's right to receive any benefit or payment of any kind under this Part except a return of the amount contributed by the member to the retirement system without interest, subject to paragraph B.   [PL 2011, c. 606, §12 (NEW).]B. If the court orders the member to make restitution to the State or any political subdivision of the State for monetary loss incurred as a result of the crime, the court may order that restitution payments be made by the retirement system from the amount contributed by the member to the retirement system.   [PL 2011, c. 606, §12 (NEW).]C. Subject to the requirements of subsection 2, the court may award to the member's spouse, dependent or former spouse as an alternate payee some or all of the amount that, but for the forfeiture under paragraph A, may otherwise be payable. Upon order of the court, the retirement system shall provide information concerning the member's membership that the court considers relevant to the determination of the amount of an award under this paragraph. In determining the award, the court shall consider the totality of the circumstances, including, but not limited to:   (1) The role, if any, of the member's spouse, dependent or former spouse in connection with the crime;   (2) The degree of knowledge, if any, possessed by the member's spouse, dependent or former spouse in connection with the crime; and   (3) The extent to which the spouse, dependent or former spouse was relying on the forfeited benefits.   [PL 2011, c. 606, §12 (NEW).][PL 2011, c. 606, §12 (NEW).] 2.  Benefit award requirements.  An award ordered under subsection 1, paragraph C may not require the retirement system to:   A. Provide a type or form of benefit or an option not otherwise provided by the retirement system;   [PL 2011, c. 606, §12 (NEW).]B. Provide increased benefits determined on the basis of actuarial value; or   [PL 2011, c. 606, §12 (NEW).]C. Take an action contrary to its governing laws or plan provisions other than the direct payment of the benefit awarded to the spouse, dependent or former spouse.   [PL 2011, c. 606, §12 (NEW).][PL 2011, c. 606, §12 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 606, §12 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17101 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION|5 §17101. Establishment

 §17101. Establishment 1.  Purpose.  There is established a retirement system, the functions and operations of which are under the supervision of the board, for the purpose of providing retirement allowances and other benefits under this Part for employees.   [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. L, §14 (AMD).] 2.  Name.  The retirement system is known as the "Maine Public Employees Retirement System" and by that name all of its business must be transacted, all of its funds invested and all of its cash and securities and other property held in trust for the purpose for which received.   [PL 2007, c. 58, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Date of establishment.  The date of establishment of the retirement system is:   A. July 1, 1942, for all employees who were employed by the State before July 1, 1947;   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]B. July 1, 1947, for employees employed for the first time after July 1, 1947;   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]C. July 1, 1947, for all teachers employed as teachers before July 1, 1947;   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]D. The date of participation set by the participating local district under section 18201; or   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]E. The date on which contributions were first made to any retirement system supported in whole or in part by the State, for all other employees.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).][PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 4.  Corporation.   [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. L, §15 (RP).] 5.  Body corporate and politic.  The retirement system is a body corporate and politic and an incorporated public instrumentality of the State and the exercise of powers conferred by this Part are held to be the performance of essential government functions.   [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. L, §16 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 410, §§L14-16 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 58, §1 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17104 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION|5 §17104. Powers of the board of trustees

 §17104. Powers of the board of trustees In addition to other powers set forth in this Part, the board may employ or contract with persons for investment counsel or advice and for other expert, professional or other assistance as may be appropriate to aid in carrying out the board's functions.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17105-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION|5 §17105-A. Adverse decisions of the retirement system

 §17105-A. Adverse decisions of the retirement system Prior to any adverse decision rendered by retirement system staff with respect to the recoupment, suspension or termination of benefits, or assessment of penalties or interest, the affected member or retiree is entitled to an informal hearing to which the member or retiree may bring legal counsel. The retirement system shall issue a written decision; this decision is subject to the retirement system’s review and appeal process pursuant to section 17451.   [PL 2009, c. 322, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 322, §5 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17106 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION|5 §17106. Medical board (REPEALED)

 §17106. Medical board (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 409, §§1,2,12 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 643, §4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §79 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 322, §6 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 88, §§14-16 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 277, §15 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17108 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION|5 §17108. Investment counsel

 §17108. Investment counsel 1.  Contract.  The board may contract with one or more fiduciaries or registered investment advisors. All contracts with fiduciaries or registered investment advisors must have the approval of a majority of the board.   [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. L, §24 (AMD).] 2.  Duties.  The fiduciary or registered investment advisor has the following duties.   A. The fiduciary or registered investment advisor shall invest and reinvest the funds of the retirement system in accordance with the standards defined in Title 18‑B, sections 802 to 807 and chapter 9. The investment and reinvestment are subject to periodic review by the board.   [PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. B, §1 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. B, §20 (AFF).]B. The fiduciary or registered investment advisor shall inform the board immediately of any changes in its investment philosophy.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]C. The fiduciary or registered investment advisor shall submit reports of the investments and any changes upon request from the board.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).][PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §20 (AFF).] 3.  Expenses.  The expenses incurred in employing one or more fiduciaries or investment advisors shall be charged to earnings received from investments of the retirement system.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 410, §L24 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 618, §B1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 618, §B20 (AFF).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17109 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION|5 §17109. Other counsel and assistance

 §17109. Other counsel and assistance 1.  Contract.  The board may employ or contract for the services of persons or associations, other than those contracted with under section 17108, for investment counsel or advice and for other professional or other assistance, as may be necessary or appropriate to aid in carrying out the board's functions.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 2.  Expenses.  The expenses incurred in employing or contracting with persons or associations under subsection 1 shall be charged to earnings received from investments of the retirement system.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17110 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 3: ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION|5 §17110. Custodial care of securities

 §17110. Custodial care of securities 1.  Contract or agreement.  The board may enter into a contract or agreement with any national bank, trust company or safe deposit company for custodial services for the securities belonging to any fund of the retirement system and other related services.   A. A contracting bank performing services under a contract or agreement pursuant to this section shall comply with Title 9‑B, section 473.   [PL 1997, c. 398, Pt. L, §3 (AMD).]B. The contracting bank shall give assurance of proper safeguards, which are usual to contracts such as these.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]C. The contracting bank shall furnish insurance protection satisfactory to both parties.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]D. All contracts or agreements entered into between the board and the custodian bank, trust company or safe deposit company selected by the board must have the approval of a majority of the board.   [PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. L, §25 (AMD).][PL 1997, c. 398, Pt. L, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Payment for services.  The board may arrange for the payment of services rendered under this section:   A. By cash payments to be charged pro rata to the income of the several funds of the retirement system;   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]B. By an agreement for a compensating deposit balance with the bank in question in lieu of the cash payment under paragraph A; or   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).]C. By some combination of the methods of payment in paragraphs A and B.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).][PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] 3.  Withdrawal or deposit.  The executive director, or another person or persons designated to the custodian by the board, may withdraw securities from or deposit securities with the custodian as circumstances may require, except that all withdrawals or delivery instructions must bear the written approval of 2 other persons duly authorized by a resolution of the board.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§5, 7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 410, §L25 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 398, §L3 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17451 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 421: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Subchapter 5: APPEALS|5 §17451. Appeals

 §17451. Appeals 1.  Decision of executive director.  Any person aggrieved by a decision or ruling of the executive director may appeal the decision or ruling to the board.   A. To appeal a person must apply in writing to the board within 30 days after receiving written notice of the executive director's decision or ruling.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]B. In any appeal proceeding, the board may investigate and consider all issues of fact or law, including the reasons for the decision or ruling of the executive director.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]C. The appeal proceeding is an adjudicatory proceeding within the meaning of chapter 375, subchapter IV.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]D. The board shall complete the appeal proceeding within 90 days of receiving the written application for appeal.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).][PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] 2.  Decision of board.  Any person aggrieved by a decision or ruling of the board in an adjudicatory proceeding is entitled to judicial review of the decision or ruling in accordance with chapter 375, subchapter VII.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17601 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 §17601. Information from departments

 §17601. Information from departments 1.  State employees.  The head of each department shall submit to the board, on behalf of the employee:   A. A statement showing the name, title, compensation, sex, date of birth and length of service of each member of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program in that department and any other information required to administer this Part in the format specified by the executive director; and   [PL 2007, c. 491, §92 (AMD).]B. A statement giving whatever information regarding other employees in that department the board may require.   [PL 1985, c. 801, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 491, §92 (AMD).] 2.  Teachers.  Each superintendent or chief administrator of a public school shall submit the information set out in subsection 1 to the board for all teachers, except substitute teachers who elect not to become members of the retirement system pursuant to section 17652, subsection 6.   [PL 2007, c. 305, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 801, §§5,7 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 305, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 491, §92 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 17602 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 20: STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM|Chapter 423: STATE EMPLOYEES AND TEACHERS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 §17602. Name, establishment and purpose

 §17602. Name, establishment and purpose There is established the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program as a governmental qualified defined benefit plan pursuant to Sections 401(a) and 414(d) of the Internal Revenue Code and such other provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and United States Treasury regulations and other guidance as are applicable, which has the powers and privileges of a corporation.   [PL 2009, c. 474, §13 (AMD).]The purpose of the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits under this chapter for state employees and teachers.   [PL 2007, c. 491, §93 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 491, §93 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 474, §13 (AMD).