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Alabama Administrative Code › Title 798 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY › Chapter 798-X-7 - DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 798-X-7-.07 - Formal Disposition Of Contested Cases

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(1) At least thirty days prior to the
			 administrative hearing, a notice of hearing and a copy of the charges shall be
			 served on the applicant or respiratory therapist personally or by registered or
			 certified mail to the last known address shown on the records of the
			 Board.
(2) The Board's complaint
			 may be amended prior to the hearing but no amendment shall be permitted which
			 is not germane to the charge or charges or which materially alters the nature
			 of any offense charged. The Board shall have the right to determine the
			 sufficiency of the complaint.
(3) A
			 motion for withdrawal of the complaint may be filed with the Board's designee.
			 The circumstances surrounding the attempt to withdraw the complaint may be
			 explained by the person who is attempting to withdraw the complaint and the
			 explanation shall be considered. No complaint that is well-founded will be
			 dismissed solely upon the motion of the original complainant.
(4) Pleadings relating to disciplinary
			 proceedings pending before the Board shall be filed with the Board's designee.
			 Pleadings shall be deemed filed upon actual receipt.
(5) Requests for subpoenas shall be filed
			 with the Board at least ten days prior to the hearing along with the
			 appropriate subpoena-processing fee. Any expense for service by a sheriff,
			 process server or other entity shall be the responsibility of the party
			 requesting the subpoena. Any expenses incurred relative to subpoenas requested
			 by a respondent, either for witnesses or related to production of documents are
			 the responsibility of the party who requested the issuance of said
			 subpoena.
(6) The hearing shall be
			 conducted by the Board or by a hearing officer appointed by the Board. All
			 testimony shall be under oath and shall be transcribed by a court reporter
			 scheduled by the Board. Telephonic or other real-time electronic testimony is
			 admissible at the discretion of the hearing officer.
(7) A continuance may be granted by the Board
			 or its designee upon the filing of a written motion and affidavit detailing the
			 reasons for the continuance. No motion for continuance shall be granted unless
			 filed at least five days prior to the hearing. This provision may be waived
			 upon showing of an emergency.
Author:
The Alabama State Board of Respiratory
				Therapy
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975,
§§
										34-27B-1 thru 34-27B-17.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 798 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY › Chapter 798-X-7 - DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 798-X-7-.08 - Informal Disposition Of Contested Cases

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(1) Complaints or controversies may be
			 considered and resolved by the Board or Board designee through alternative
			 dispute resolution, informal conferences, meetings, or other informal means.
			 Such informal measures shall be held without prejudice to the right of the
			 Board thereafter to institute formal proceedings based upon the same or related
			 material if circumstances so warrant.
(2) Informal dispositions may be made of any
			 contested case by stipulation, agreed settlement, consent order or default or
			 by another method agreed upon by the parties in writing and as approved by the
			 Board.
Author:
The Alabama State Board of Respiratory
				Therapy
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975,
§§
										34-27B-1 thru 34-27B-17.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 798 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY › Chapter 798-X-7 - DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 798-X-7-.09 - Decisions Of The Board

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(1)
			 Based upon the evidence presented at the administrative hearing or pursuant to
			 informal disposition the Board action may be one or more of the following:
(a) Dismiss the complaint.
(b) Reprimand the respondent.
(c) Probate the respondent's
			 license.
(d) Suspend the
			 respondent's license. A suspended license is subject to expiration during the
			 suspension period.
(e) Revoke the
			 respondent's license.
(f) Deny
			 approval of the application.
(g)
			 Deny renewal or reinstatement of a license.
(h) Impose other sanctions or
			 restrictions.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 798 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY › Chapter 798-X-7 - DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 798-X-7-.10 - Application Following Denial Of Licensure

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(1) Application for a license following
			 denial of licensure shall:
(a) Include
			 evidence of rehabilitation, or elimination or resolution of the conditions for
			 denial.
(b) Be made according to
			 Chapter 798-X-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 798 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY › Chapter 798-X-7 - DISCIPLINARY ACTION › Section 798-X-7-.11 - Reinstatement Of A Revoked License

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(1) Application for reinstatement:
(a) May be made twelve months after the
			 effective date of revocation unless otherwise specified in Order or
			 Agreement.
(b) Shall be made
			 according to forms and guidelines provided by the Board.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 798 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY › Chapter 798-X-8 - CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR LICENSURE › Section 798-X-8-.01 - Continuing Education

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(1) A
			 respiratory therapist shall be individually accountable for continued
			 competence to practice respiratory therapy and shall maintain documentation to
			 support all continuing education necessary for renewal.
(2) The Board may prescribe a continuing
			 education program for reentry into practice.
(3) Individual requests to verify approval
			 for a specific course or activity may be submitted to a Board-approved
			 provider.
(4) Units of measure for
			 continuing education shall be:
(a) 1 contact
			 hour = 50 minutes
(b) 0.5 contact
			 hour = 25 minutes
(c) 15 contact
			 hours = 1 academic semester credit hour
(d) 10 contact hours = 1 academic quarter
			 credit hour
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 798 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY › Chapter 798-X-8 - CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR LICENSURE › Section 798-X-8-.02 - Standards For Continuing Education

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(1) Any
			 educational program approved for CRCE units by the AARC shall be acceptable
			 with one contact hour assigned for each CRCE unit awarded.
(2) The Board or another organization
			 recognized by the Board may approve providers of continuing education based on
			 criteria established in Chapter 798-X-8-.03.
(3) The AARC or ASRC continuing education
			 activities, which pertain to the practice of respiratory care, shall be
			 considered prior approved, providing they meet all other requirements for
			 contact hours. A contact hour may be considered traditional or a
			 provider-directed educational activity that requires the learner and provider
			 to interact in real time. This interaction can happen remotely but must occur
			 during the allotted time for the activity. The provider determines pace of the
			 program and schedules the activity. One of the following criteria must be met
			 for the activity to be considered traditional.
(a) The activity can be a live, in-person
			 educational session. Examples include stand-alone lectures or those that are
			 part of a live convention, symposium, seminar, workshop, etc.
(b) The activity can be a real-time, virtual
			 activity with direct access to the speaker either during or immediately
			 following the activity. Direct access to the speaker must take place on or
			 through the same platform used to deliver the activity. Examples include
			 virtual webinars, webcasts, videoconferences, audio conferences etc.
(c) The activity can be a prerecorded,
			 virtual activity with direct access to the speaker either during or immediately
			 following the conclusion of the activity. Direct access to the speaker must
			 take place on or through the same platform used to deliver the
			 activity.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 798 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY › Chapter 798-X-8 - CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR LICENSURE › Section 798-X-8-.03 - Reporting Requirements And Audit

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(1) A respiratory therapist shall:
(a) Provide a signed statement of
			 affirmation, under penalty, of the degree of compliance with continuing
			 education requirements for license renewal including but not limited to
			 compliance with:
(i) Earning the required
			 number of contact hours of Board-approved or Board-recognized continuing
			 education activities;
(ii) The
			 designated earning period;
(iii)
			 Content and acceptable activities, and
(iv) Any other requirements in these
			 rules.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 798 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY › APPENDIX › Appendix I - FEE SCHEDULE

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Application Fee
$25.00
License Fee
$100.00
Temporary License Application
							 Fee
$25.00
Temporary License Fee
$50.00
Renewal Fee
$125.00
Late Renewal Fee
$75.00
Replacement License Fee
$25.00
License Verification Fee
$25.00
Reinstatement Fee
$200.00
Electronic Mailing List
							 Fee
$50.00
Authors:
The Alabama State Board of Respiratory
				  Therapy
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-27B-1 thru 34-27B-17.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 798 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY › APPENDIX › Appendix II - FORMS LIST

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Application
Verification of Employment
NBRC Credentials Verification Form
Verification of Respiratory Care Education
Verification of Employment in the Practice of Respiratory
				Therapy
Verification of License from another State
Complaint Form
CEU Reporting Form
Renewal Application
Application for Change of Information or Replacement
				License
Student Verification Form - Employer
Student Verification Form - Program Director
Request for Electronic Mailing List
Author:
The Alabama State Board of Respiratory
				  Therapy
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-27B-1 thru 34-27B-17.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-1 - BENEFITS › Section 800-1-1-.01 - Deferred Retirement

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Deferred retirement shall be earned upon completion of ten years of creditable service, provided the member does not withdraw his contributions from the Teachers' Retirement System.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-3(g).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-1 - BENEFITS › Section 800-1-1-.02 - Disability Retirement

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(1) A member is construed to be "in service" for the purposes of applying for disability retirement, provided such member is on an authorized leave of absence for one year, which may be extended for one additional year.
(2) The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama will pay the necessary expenses, round-trip travel at the prevailing state rate, and the physician's fee for an examination, to have questionable disability requests examined by physicians designated by the Teachers' Retirement System at the request of the Medical Board of the Teachers' Retirement System.
(3) The Board of Control shall terminate disability retirement benefits when the following due process procedure is executed:
(a) We base our termination upon reliable documentary evidence such as physicians' reports, employment records filed with a public agency, etc.;
(b) We notify the recipient of our intention to terminate his benefits and of the reasons for that termination and the evidence upon which it is based;
(c) We provide the recipient with an opportunity to review our files with respect to his status and to submit to us further documentation respecting our reason for terminating his benefits;
(d) The secretary-treasurer is authorized to designate a staff member to review cases and conduct hearings;
(e) We provide him with an opportunity to meet with one of our staff members designated to review such disability benefit cases;
(f) We grant him, upon request, a post termination informal hearing before a member of our staff who is designated to conduct such hearings;
(g) The recipient is informed that he may also request a hearing before the Board of Control relative to the termination of his benefits.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-1 - BENEFITS › Section 800-1-1-.03 - Optional Allowances

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(1) Beneficiaries electing to receive an optional allowance, in lieu of the maximum monthly retirement allowance, must make such election on a form duly prescribed by the Retirement System no later than the first of the month, during which their retirement is to be effective.
(2) If the Retirement System is not notified of a member's election to receive an optional allowance, then such member shall automatically receive the maximum retirement allowance.
(3) A member's election of the maximum retirement allowance, or his receipt thereof as a matter of law, shall become effective upon the first day of the month during which his retirement is effective.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-1 - BENEFITS › Section 800-1-1-.04 - Survivor Benefit Cancellation

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(1) Any beneficiary who is receiving in lieu of the maximum retirement allowance an optional allowance which provides for a monthly survivor benefit may cancel the survivor portion of the optional allowance and designate a new beneficiary who shall receive, upon the death of the beneficiary, a pro rata payment representing the number of days such beneficiary lived during the month of his death.
(2) The election to cancel the survivor portion of the optional allowance shall be made on a form prescribed by the Board of Control and shall be irrevocable.
(3) Any cancellation of benefits made in accordance with this rule shall become effective upon receipt of the properly completed form at the offices of the retirement system or upon the date that such properly completed form is postmarked, whichever shall occur first.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-1 - BENEFITS › Section 800-1-1-.05 - Calculation Of Average Final Compensation

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Average final compensation shall be computed by determining the annual compensation actually contributed upon during the two years in the last ten years of creditable service for which such compensation is the highest, based on the creditable retirement year period for TRS, i.e., July 1 through June 30, then computing a composite year using actual salary for the months of service in the most recent creditable year and annualizing, using a pro rata year credit and pro rata salary from the creditable year in which the annual compensation was the third highest, so as to allow the retirant the advantage of the generally higher salary during the last months of service.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority
:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								16-25-19(h).
History
: Filed May 20, 1985; effective June 25, 1985.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-1 - BENEFITS › Section 800-1-1-.06 - Interest

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For the purpose of crediting interest to members' accumulated contributions and for the purpose of computing the amount of any annuity, pension or optional benefit elected in lieu thereof, the interest will be 4 percent. Interest will be credited to the account of each member once each year as of June 30 on the mean amount in the member's account for the immediately preceding year.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-1 - BENEFITS › Section 800-1-1-.07 - Constructive Receipt

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An application for retirement shall be accepted and shall be considered to have met the statutory requirement that such application be filed at least 30 days before the effective date of retirement if such application is forwarded to the retirement system through the United States mails with proper address and postage and is postmarked at least 30 days prior to the effective date of retirement.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-1 - BENEFITS › Section 800-1-1-.08 - Non-Spouse Beneficiary Designation

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A member may designate someone other than his or her spouse to receive the benefits provided by
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								16-25-14(g)(2)(3). Such designation may be made at any time but must be specific in its application to the benefits provided by §
								16-25-14(g) (2)(3). If no such designation is made, the spouse shall receive the benefits as provided by §
								16-25-14(g)(2)(3). If a member does not have a spouse, the member's general beneficiary designation shall be effective with respect to the benefits provided by §
								16-25-14(g)(2)(3).
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-1 - BENEFITS › Section 800-1-1-.09 - Preretirement Death Benefit

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(1) The death benefit provided by
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								36-27B-3, shall be paid only in lieu of the matching amount not to exceed $5,000 provided in
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
								16-25-14(g)(3), 16-25-14(g)(4), to those who qualify for benefits under such sections and under §
								36-27B-3 and who are not otherwise qualified for a benefit under the Teachers' Retirement System law. The benefit shall be payable under §
								16-25-14(g)(3) to the spouse unless the member has designated some other person to receive the benefit payable under such section and shall be payable only if the spouse or other designated person elects to receive the return of contributions and death benefit rather than the monthly benefit. The benefit shall be payable under §
								16-25-14(g)(4) to the person designated by the member to receive preretirement benefits.
(2) The benefits shall be payable only if the member's death occurs within 90 days of his last day of actual service. For the purpose of determining qualification for this benefit, "actual service" shall include all periods for which the member is in pay status earning service credit, including holidays, weekends, periods of annual leave and periods of paid sick leave, provided such periods are continuous and unbroken, but shall not include periods for which the member is not in pay status earning service credit, such as periods of unpaid leave.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-2 - ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP › Section 800-1-2-.01 - Full-Time Employees

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(1) All full-time employees of public education shall be enrolled in the Teachers' Retirement System as a condition of employment.
(2) Full-time employment shall be in the time required for that full-time position as determined by the employer but at least 20 hours per week. Service as an elected official after October 1, 1985, shall not be eligible employment for which enrollment is permitted or for which service credit will be granted, except that persons participating in the Teachers' Retirement System as elected officials on October 1, 1985, shall continue to be eligible and shall continue to participate in such capacity as long as they continue to serve in such elective office.
(3) Any member of the Teachers' Retirement System who shall assume a position of less than full-time shall continue to be a member of the Teachers' Retirement System and shall receive creditable service in proportion to the percent of time he works when compared to a full-time employee, as certified by his employer.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-2 - ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP › Section 800-1-2-.02 - Contributions

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(1) All monies earned by members of the Teachers' Retirement System in a calendar year are subject to contribution to the Teachers' Retirement System.
(2) The value of $4,000 has been fixed on a house provided by an educational institution to an employee of the institution. Member contributions are required from those individuals furnished a house on the employer's premises, for the employer's convenience and as a condition of employment. This is effective with the 1978-79 school year and is not retroactive.
(3) Member contributions are required on housing allowances paid to members of the Teachers' Retirement System. This applies only to employees of institutions which have a history of providing housing to employees.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-2 - ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP › Section 800-1-2-.03 - Leave Of Absence

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(1) A person on leave of absence (including sabbatical) without pay is ineligible for creditable service with the Teachers' Retirement System.
(2) A person on leave of absence (including sabbatical) with pay will receive proportional credit based on the amount of pay received in relation to his full-time salary.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-3 - BOARD OF CONTROL › Section 800-1-3-.01 - Vacancies

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In the case of a vacancy on the Board of Control by death, resignation, or the member moving to another position or category which is an elected position on the Board of Control or leaving the service of the position for which members are elected to the Board of Control, the Board by secret ballot shall elect the successor from the appropriate category who shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term of the previous incumbent.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-3 - BOARD OF CONTROL › Section 800-1-3-.02 - Disclosure Of Confidential Information

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(1) No Board member or other officer or employee, whether paid or unpaid shall disclose any confidential and/or personal information.
(2) The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama has at its disposal certain information that can be of tremendous use to federal, state and local agencies of government. The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama shall cooperate with federal, state and local agencies in whatever manner possible insofar as the law allows. Providing information to various agencies is not the primary responsibility of the Retirement System; however, before any information is released, a written request stating the need for such information and the use to which it will be put shall be filed with the secretary-treasurer and an affidavit stating that the information will not be released to any other individual or agency nor will it be used for any purpose other than the one stated. Records of the information released, date and to what agency should be kept on file by the secretary-treasurer.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-3 - BOARD OF CONTROL › Section 800-1-3-.03 - Publications

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(1) Title 16, Chapter 25, Section 19 requires that an Annual Report be published; such report to show the fiscal transactions for the preceding school year, the amount of accumulated cash and securities of the system and the last balance sheet showing the financial condition of the system by means of an actuarial valuation of the assets and liabilities of the retirement system. It shall be the responsibility of the secretary-treasurer to prepare said document and present it to the Board of Control, prior to publication.
(2) It is the responsibility of the secretary-treasurer to prepare or have prepared a handbook of information explaining the Teachers' Retirement System. The style and content should be presented in such a manner as to be easily understood by the members and updated whenever necessary in order to provide current information. The Board of Control recognizes the legal implication of such publication; therefore, the Board shall approve or disapprove of such handbook before publication.
(3) Guidelines pertaining to the Advisor.
(a) The vehicle known as the Advisor be continued as a mechanism for informing people concerning matters pertinent to the Retirement Systems of Alabama;
(b) That the basic format currently used be continued;
(c) That the schedule of publication, monthly, be continued;
(d) That extreme caution be used in reporting factual matters and that if any mistake is made that the correction be made in the next issue;
(e) That all new programs or concepts not covered by Board action shall appear in an editorial column and clearly identified as the personal opinion of the writer;
(f) That articles published dealing with one of the retirement systems shall bear titles indicating the system to which the article pertains;
(g) That there be a conscious effort that sarcasm and belittlement not be a part of the philosophy of the Advisor;
(h) That extreme caution should be taken in presenting controversial issues before they are discussed with the Board of Control;
(i) That there be a conscious effort to have more communications between the secretary-treasurer and the Board of Control on controversial issues;
(j) That since the news media utilizes the Advisor as a source of information, extreme care must be taken to assure that the image of the Retirement Systems of Alabama is portrayed positively in all aspects, including cartoons and the selection of examples;
(k) That since there is such a close relationship between the Retirement Systems of Alabama and the Alabama Legislature, care must be taken in presenting articles pertaining to the Legislature.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-3 - BOARD OF CONTROL › Section 800-1-3-.04 - Fiduciary Insurance

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Members of the Board of Control should be covered with fiduciary liability insurance in the amount and type necessary to cover the carrying out of responsibilities of the Board. Such bond coverage shall be reviewed annually.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-3 - BOARD OF CONTROL › Section 800-1-3-.06 - Officers And Duties Of Officers

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(1) The officers of the Board of Control shall be a chairman and a vice chairman, who shall be elected every two years at the regular spring meeting of the Board of Control to serve for a term of two years or until their successors are elected. Should either office become vacant for any reason, the Board of Control shall elect a replacement to serve in the office until the next regularly scheduled election.
(2) The chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Control. He shall appoint all committees and may assign members of the Board such special responsibilities as may from time to time be necessary. He shall sign for the Board of Control such documents as may require such signature.
(3) In the absence of the chairman, the vice chairman shall preside at meetings and shall perform those duties usually performed by the chairman.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-3 - BOARD OF CONTROL › Section 800-1-3-.07 - Meetings

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(1) The Board of Control shall have two regular meetings each year, one in the spring and one in the fall. At one of these meetings the actuary and the investment advisor shall meet with the Board.
(2) Special meetings may be called by the chairman when situations arise which require such special meetings or upon the written request of four or more members of the Board of Control.
(3) All meetings of the Board of Control shall be open to the public at all times and all meetings at which official action is taken by the Board of Control shall be open to the public. Any resolution, rule, regulation, or formal action taken in noncompliance with this section is invalid and not binding upon the Board of Control.
(4) The Board may meet in executive session for the purpose of discussing the reputation or good name of an individual. However, any formal action taken as a result of executive session must be made in open meeting.
(5) The secretary-treasurer of the Teachers' Retirement System shall provide notice in either written or telephoned form to each member of the Board of Control. Notice of all meetings of the Board will be announced.
(6) A record of all Board proceedings shall be open to public inspection. Such records shall be available in the office of the secretary-treasurer.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-3 - BOARD OF CONTROL › Section 800-1-3-.08 - Committees

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1) All committees shall be formally approved by the Board of Control.
(2) Investment Committee members shall serve for a two year term, and one member shall be elected each year at the regular spring meeting.
(3) An Evaluation Committee not affiliated with the Board of Control or the staff of the Teachers' Retirement System, which has the responsibility of reviewing the operations of the investment practices of the Board of Control and the staff's operation shall be established each biennium. Ad Hoc Evaluation Committee members shall meet one of the following criteria:
(a) Experience in management of portfolio of at least $100 million;
(b) Member of executive committee of one of the top 20 Wall Street firms in terms of capital assets and volume;
(c) Director or deputy director of State Teachers' or Employees' Retirement System.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-3 - BOARD OF CONTROL › Section 800-1-3-.09 - Operational Procedures

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1) The secretary-treasurer and the chairman of the Board of Control shall prepare the agenda with the appropriate information and provide it to each member of the Board of Control at least seven days in advance of any regular meeting of the Board.
(a) Any Board of Control member may have an item placed on the agenda provided such member makes a request in writing to the secretary-treasurer or chairman stating specifically what he wishes placed on the agenda;
(b) The agenda as approved or amended at the beginning of each meeting shall govern the order of business for the meeting;
(c) Additions or deletions to the approved agenda shall be by a majority vote of the members voting, a quorum being present.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-3 - BOARD OF CONTROL › Section 800-1-3-.10 - Appeals

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1) Any person dissatisfied with any action by the administration of the Teachers' Retirement System may appeal by filing a written appeal to the secretary-treasurer or the chairman of the Board.
(a) The appeal must distinctly set forth the questions and issues involved and must state the reasons why the decision complained of is alleged to be erroneous;
(b) Written appeals must be filed within 60 days of notification of the decision.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-3 - BOARD OF CONTROL › Section 800-1-3-.11 - Classified Personnel

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1) The policies of the State Personnel Board shall be followed relative to all personnel activity of employees of the Retirement System covered by the classified service.
(2) Employees of classified service shall attend professional meetings and seminars as assigned by the secretary-treasurer.
(3) Salesmen, solicitors, agents, organizers, etc., shall not be allowed to contact employees during regular working hours.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-3 - BOARD OF CONTROL › Section 800-1-3-.12 - Purchases

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1) The Division of Purchasing and Stores of the State of Alabama will serve as the official purchasing department of the Board of Control for all items or purchases costing over $2,000.
(2) The secretary-treasurer is authorized to purchase directly items up to $2,000. Sufficient records of all such purchases shall be maintained and available for inspection for the fiscal year in which said transactions occurred.
(3) The secretary-treasurer is authorized to transfer from line item to line item up to $5,000 without prior Board approval. Such transfers shall be reported to the Board of Control at the next meeting following such action.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-4 - CREDITABLE SERVICE › Section 800-1-4-.01 - Nine Month Rule

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Nine months of full-time service shall constitute a full year of creditable service for members of Teachers' Retirement System; provided, however, that no member shall receive credit for more than one year of service during any scholastic year.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-4 - CREDITABLE SERVICE › Section 800-1-4-.02 - Leave Of Absence

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1) A person on leave of absence (including sabbatical) without pay is ineligible for creditable service with the Teachers' Retirement System.
(2) A person on leave of absence (including sabbatical) with pay will receive proportional credit based on the amount of pay received in relation to his full-time salary.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-4 - CREDITABLE SERVICE › Section 800-1-4-.03 - Part-Time Employment

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1) Creditable service for part-time employment will be credited on a proportionate basis.
(2) Proportionate service will be determined by comparison of the time actually worked to the normal time required for a full-time employee.
(3) The employer, in cases of doubts, shall certify to the Retirement System the time required for a full-time employee.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-4 - CREDITABLE SERVICE › Section 800-1-4-.04 - Correction Of Errors

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
A fee equal to the current rate of return of the Teachers' Retirement System portfolio will be charged for the correction of any errors made in member accounts.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-4 - CREDITABLE SERVICE › Section 800-1-4-.05 - Claims, Resolutions And Requests

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Whenever state law provides that a person may claim prior service credit, military service credit, out-of-state service credit or any other service credit and whenever state law provides that an agency or organization may request participation in the Retirement System by resolution or otherwise, the submission of such claim or request shall be in such form and with such verification or certification as the Retirement System's administrative staff shall require.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										16-25-19(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-5 - ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS › Section 800-1-5-.01 - Organization And Operations

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
The principal purpose of the Teachers' Retirement System is the provision of retirement allowances to public school teachers of the State of Alabama and other related educational employees as provided by state statute, and, incidental thereto, the management and investment of Teachers' Retirement System pension funds. The responsibility for the general administration and proper operation of the Teachers' Retirement System is vested in a board of trustees which is called the Board of Control of the Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama. The Board of Control is constituted as provided by statute, specifically
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								16-25-19. The chief executive officer of the Teachers' Retirement System is the secretary-treasurer elected by the Board of Control. Individual teacher accounts and pensions are administered by the administrative staff of the Teachers' Retirement System under the secretary-treasurer and supported by other administrative divisions. Information regarding the Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama or individual member accounts may be obtained from, and submissions and requests may be made to, The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama, 135 South Union Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36130.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-22-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-6 - PETITION FOR AMENDMENT, REPEAL, ADOPTION OR DECLARATORY RULING › Section 800-1-6-.01 - Petition For Adoption, Amendment Or Repeal Of Regulation

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Any person substantially affected by a rule or regulation of the Board may request the amendment or repeal of such rule or regulation or the adoption of a new rule or regulation by submitting such request to the Board in writing setting forth with particularity the change requested and the reasons therefor. Such request should identify by number the rule addressed, quote the specific language requested to be changed and quote the specific new language suggested.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-22-8.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-6 - PETITION FOR AMENDMENT, REPEAL, ADOPTION OR DECLARATORY RULING › Section 800-1-6-.02 - Petition For Declaratory Ruling

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Any person substantially affected by a rule or regulation of the Board may request a declaratory ruling with respect to the validity or applicability of the rule or regulation and any person substantially affected by the statute implemented, administered and enforced by the Board may request a declaratory ruling with respect to the applicability of such statute by submitting such request in writing to the Board stating with particularity facts sufficient to show such person is substantially affected by the rule or statute. Such request should precisely state the question or questions with respect to which a declaratory ruling is sought. The Board shall issue declaratory rulings in its discretion when the Board deems such a ruling to be necessary and appropriate.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-22-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-7 - FORMS › Section 800-1-7-.01 - TRS Form 100 - Member Information Record

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Is used to collect biographical information on new members, and for designation of beneficiary.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-22-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-7 - FORMS › Section 800-1-7-.02 - TRS Form MB

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Is used for designation of multiple beneficiaries.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-22-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-7 - FORMS › Section 800-1-7-.03 - RSA Form 7 - Notice Of Final Deposit And Request For Refund

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Is used by members who have terminated service to request retirement contribution refund.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-22-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-7 - FORMS › Section 800-1-7-.04 - RSA Form SB - Application For Survivor Benefit

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Is used by beneficiary or surviving spouse to apply for benefit payable at the death of a member prior to retirement.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-22-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-7 - FORMS › Section 800-1-7-.05 - RSA Form TR-2

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Request for transfer of service and contributions from the Employees' Retirement System to the Teachers' Retirement System.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-22-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-7 - FORMS › Section 800-1-7-.06 - RSA Form TR-l

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Request for transfer of service and contributions from the Teachers' Retirement System to the Employees' Retirement System.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-22-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-7 - FORMS › Section 800-1-7-.07 - RSA Form 40 - Application To obtain Credit For Military Service

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Statement of benefit eligibility from military service (required to purchase military service).
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-22-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-7 - FORMS › Section 800-1-7-.08 - RSA Form 50A, Certification Of Out-Of-State Service

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Is sent to out-of-state employer and retirement plan for certification of service rendered and credited under retirement plan.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-22-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-7 - FORMS › Section 800-1-7-.09 - RSA Form 50, Application To Obtain Credit For Out-Of-State Service

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Submitted by members who wish to buy up to five years credit for out-of-state public or teaching service.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-22-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-7 - FORMS › Section 800-1-7-.10 - RSA Notice Of Intent To Retire

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Is used by members to notify RSA that they plan to retire.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-22-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-7 - FORMS › Section 800-1-7-.11 - RSA Form 10, Application Of Retirement

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Is used to apply for service or disability retirement benefits.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-22-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-7 - FORMS › Section 800-1-7-.12 - RSA Physician's Report Of Disability

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Is required to provide medical evidence of member's disability.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-22-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-7 - FORMS › Section 800-1-7-.13 - RSA Member's Election Of Retirement Benefits (Option Election Form)

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Is used by a retiring member to choose his/her retirement plan.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-22-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 800 - RETIREMENT SYSTEMS OF ALABAMA › Chapter 800-1-7 - FORMS › Section 800-1-7-.14 - RSA Questionnaire On Disability Retirement

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
Must be completed annually for the first five years, and once every three years thereafter by persons receiving disability benefits.
Author:
William T. Stephens, General Counsel, RSA.
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										41-22-4.