Title 47 — Title 47
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O.C.G.A. § 47-11-73 Retirement after disability
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Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, a member may retire after completing four years of creditable service if he becomes totally and permanently disabled after commencing service as a probate judge or as an employee of the board. Any such probate …
O.C.G.A. § 47-12-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Board of trustees’’ means the Board of Trustees of the District Attorneys Retirement Fund of Georgia. (2) ‘‘Fund’’ means the District Attorneys Retirement Fund of Georgia. (3) ‘‘Member’’ means a member of the District Attorneys Retirement …
O.C.G.A. § 47-12-20 Creation of the office of district attorney emeritus
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There is created the office of district attorney emeritus. (Ga. L. 1949, p. 780, § 1.)
O.C.G.A. § 47-12-24 Annual audit of the fund
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The state auditor is authorized to make an annual audit of the fund. (Ga. L. 1949, p. 780, § 16.)
O.C.G.A. § 47-12-25 Administration of the fund
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The trustees shall contract with the Employees’ Retirement System of Georgia for the administration of the fund. (Code 1981, § 47-12-25, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 787, § 3.) ARTICLE 3 MEMBERSHIP IN AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FUND
O.C.G.A. § 47-12-40 Eligibility to participate in the fund
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All district attorneys of judicial circuits of this state who qualify under this chapter shall be eligible to participate in the fund. (Ga. L. 1949, p. 780, § 8.) 518 47-12-41
O.C.G.A. § 47-12-41 Payments by district attorneys into the fund
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(a) All district attorneys who qualify under this chapter shall pay into the fund the amount of 5 percent of their state salary for each year; and any district attorney who makes payment to this fund shall be eligible to retire from the office and be eligible to the appointment o…
O.C.G.A. § 47-12-60 Definitions
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Article 2 Creation, Administration, and Management of the Assets of the Fund 47-12-20. 47-12-21. 47-12-22. 47-12-23. 47-12-24. 47-12-25. 47-12-61. Creation of the office of district attorney emeritus. Creation of the fund; membership of the board of trustees; payments to the fund…
O.C.G.A. § 47-12-81 Practice of law during term of office as district attorney emeritus
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District attorneys emeritus are prohibited from practicing law in any cases against the State of Georgia in any of the courts of this state or of the United States. (Ga. L. 1949, p. 780, § 5; Ga. L. 1983, p. 1805, § 1.) Editor’s notes. — Ga. L. 1990, p. 222, repealing this Code s…
O.C.G.A. § 47-12-83 Duties of district attorney emeritus
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It shall be the duty of each district attorney emeritus to consult with and advise the district attorney of his former circuit. (Ga. L. 1949, p. 780, § 6; Ga. L. 1972, p. 362, § 1; Ga. L. 1981, p. 1392, § 2; Ga. L. 1983, p. 1805, § 2.)
O.C.G.A. § 47-14-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Board’’ means the Board of Commissioners of the Superior Court Clerks’ Retirement Fund of Georgia established under Code Section 47-14-20. (2) ‘‘Clerk’’ means: (A) A clerk of the superior court; or (B) A clerk of a state court, where the c…
O.C.G.A. § 47-14-22 Powers and duties of the board generally
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(a) The board shall have the power and duty to: (1) Provide for the collection of all moneys in connection with this chapter; (2) Provide for the payment of all administrative expenses; (3) Hear and decide all applications for retirement benefits under this chapter; (4) Provide f…
O.C.G.A. § 47-14-23 Special account for funds; investment powers of board
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(a) The board shall have control of the funds provided for in this chapter; and all funds received by the board shall be deposited in a special account to the credit of the Superior Court Clerks’ Retirement Fund of Georgia. Benefits under this chapter and all administrative expen…
O.C.G.A. § 47-14-24 Gifts, grants, and bequests
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The board, by gift, grant, or bequest, may take any money, real or personal property, or any other thing of value and may hold or invest the same for the uses and purposes of the fund in accordance with this chapter. (Ga. L. 1952, p. 238, § 6.) 47-14-25. Duty of board to keep rec…
O.C.G.A. § 47-14-50 Definitions
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Article 2 Administration and Management of the Assets of the Fund 47-14-20. 47-14-21. 47-14-22. 47-14-23. 47-14-24. 47-14-25. 47-14-26. Creation of the Board of Commissioners of the Superior Court Clerks’ Retirement Fund of Georgia; membership of the board; quorum; compensation a…
O.C.G.A. § 47-14-71 Eligibility for disability benefits; determination of disability
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Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, a member may retire after completing 16 years of creditable service if the member becomes totally and permanently disabled after commencing service as a clerk. Any such clerk shall be entitled to receive retire…
O.C.G.A. § 47-14-75 Eligibility for certain benefit increases
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Any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, each member who retired prior to July 1, 1998, and all members who have ceased their service as clerks but have not yet reached retirement age shall receive benefits under this chapter in the same amount as a m…
O.C.G.A. § 47-14-77 Service for which no credit received for retirement purposes
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(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, a clerk may not receive credit for retirement purposes for any service performed as a clerk prior to six months from the time application is made for membership in the fund. (b) Notwithstanding any other pro…
O.C.G.A. § 47-14-78 Service for which credit received for retirement purposes
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Any member of this retirement system who, prior to becoming a member, served as a clerk of a state court in which the clerk is someone other than the clerk of the superior court shall be entitled to not more than 20 years of creditable service for such prior service. Any such mem…
O.C.G.A. § 47-15-1 Creation of the office of superior court reporter emeritus
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There is created the office of superior court reporter emeritus. (Ga. L. 1952, p. 79, § 1.) 47-15-2. Eligibility for appointment as superior court reporter emeritus.
O.C.G.A. § 47-15-2 Eligibility for appointment as superior court reporter emeritus
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(a) As used in this Code section, the term ‘‘year’’ means all or any portion of a calendar year during which a reporter or court stenographer served as official reporter under appointment by the presiding judge of the circuit. (b) Any reporter or court stenographer in any superio…
O.C.G.A. § 47-15-3 Salary payable to superior court reporters emeritus
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Each superior court reporter emeritus shall be paid a salary of $200.00 per month, which salary shall be paid on the first day of each month. (Ga. L. 1952, p. 79, § 3.) 47-15-4. Term of office as superior court reporter emeritus; duties; additional compensation for performance of…
O.C.G.A. § 47-16-1 Definitions
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47-16-41. Article 2 Creation, Administration, and Management of the Assets of the Fund 47-16-20. 47-16-21. 47-16-22. 47-16-23. 47-16-24. 47-16-25. 47-16-26. 47-16-27. 47-16-28. 47-16-29. 47-16-42. Creation of the fund and the board of commissioners. Membership of the board. Quoru…
O.C.G.A. § 47-16-100 Eligibility for retirement benefits
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In order for a member to be eligible to receive retirement benefits under this chapter, he must meet the following requirements: (1) The member must have served a minimum of at least four years as a qualified and commissioned sheriff of a county in the State of Georgia during whi…
O.C.G.A. § 47-16-103 Eligibility for retirement benefits
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Retirement benefit options; failure of member to select an option; effect of changes in retirement benefits and options; change of option after receipt of payments. Death benefits; beneficiaries; procedure for designation of beneficiary to receive such benefits. Right to withdraw…
O.C.G.A. § 47-16-120 Vesting of rights to benefits under this chapter
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All rights and benefits under this chapter shall be subject to future legislative change or revision, and no beneficiary shall be deemed to have any vested right to any benefits under this chapter, except for the right of withdrawal and payment to the surviving spouse or the memb…
O.C.G.A. § 47-16-122 Exemption of funds from attachment, garnishment, or judgment; assignability
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None of the funds under this chapter shall be subject to attachment, garnishment, or judgments rendered against the person entitled to receive such funds. Such funds shall not be assignable, but shall be paid to the person determined to be entitled to receive them under this chap…
O.C.G.A. § 47-16-123 Vesting of rights to benefits under this chapter
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Reduction of benefits when available funds are actuarially insufficient; resumption of payments; personal liability of board for such reductions. Exemption of funds from attachment, garnishment, or judgment; assignability. Exemptions of moneys and rights accruing under this chapt…
O.C.G.A. § 47-16-20 Creation of the fund and the board of commissioners
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There is created a retirement fund, to be known as the ‘‘Sheriffs’ Retirement Fund of Georgia,’’ and a board to administer this fund, to be known as the ‘‘Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs’ Retirement Fund of Georgia.’’ (Ga. L. 1963, p. 630, § 1.) 558 47-16-20 SHERIFFS’ RETI…
O.C.G.A. § 47-16-21 Membership of the board
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(a) The board shall consist of six members as follows: (1) The state treasurer; (2) One former sheriff who is receiving benefits as a retired beneficiary of the fund; and (3) Four persons holding office as sheriffs of Georgia, each of whom shall be active members of the fund and …
O.C.G.A. § 47-16-23 Compensation and expenses of members of the board
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All members of the board shall serve without pay but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in attending meetings and performing the duties required of them as members of the board. (Ga. L. 1963, p. 630, § 2.) 47-16-24. Creation of the office of secretary-treasurer; per…
O.C.G.A. § 47-16-25 Powers and duties of the board generally
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(a) The board shall have the power and duty to: (1) Provide for the collection of all moneys; (2) Provide for the payment of all administrative expenses; (3) Hear and decide all applications for retirement benefits under this chapter; (4) Provide for the payment of all retirement…
O.C.G.A. § 47-16-43 Requirements for continued active membership in the fund
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In order to retain active membership in the fund, each member must: (1) Continue serving as a sheriff; (2) Pay to the secretary-treasurer membership dues of $45.00 per month. Such payment shall be due on or before the tenth day of the following month until the member has made suc…
O.C.G.A. § 47-17-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Board’’ means the Board of Commissioners of the Peace Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund. (1.1) ‘‘Creditable service’’ means approved prior service plus membership service. (2) ‘‘Fund’’ means the Peace Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund. (…
O.C.G.A. § 47-17-101 Vesting of rights under this chapter
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All rights and benefits under this chapter shall be subject to future legislative change or revision, and no beneficiary shall be deemed to have any vested right to any annuities or benefits under this chapter. (Ga. L. 1950, p. 50, § 18.)
O.C.G.A. § 47-17-22 Powers and duties of the board generally
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The board is given the following powers and duties: (1) To provide for the collection of all moneys provided for in this chapter; (2) To provide for payment of all annuities and benefits under this chapter; (3) To provide for and maintain all necessary administrative facilities a…
O.C.G.A. § 47-17-40 Application for membership in the fund; credit for prior service
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(a) In order to obtain membership in the fund, a peace officer shall make application to the board upon an application form to be furnished by it for that purpose. It shall be the duty of the employing authority to notify the board within 30 days from the date a peace officer is …
O.C.G.A. § 47-17-42 Definitions
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Article 2 Administration and Management of the Assets of the Fund 47-17-20. 47-17-21. 47-17-22. 47-17-23. 47-17-24. 47-17-25. 47-17-26. 47-17-43. Membership of the board; manner of appointment; filling of vacancies; reimbursement of expenses; election of officers; quorum. Creatio…
O.C.G.A. § 47-17-61 Employer contributions by Georgia Composite Medical Board
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The Georgia Composite Medical Board shall pay an employer contribution for each person who becomes a member of the fund pursuant to division (5)(I)(vi) of Code Section 47-17-1. Such contribution shall be the full actuarial cost of the member’s participation as calculated by the a…
O.C.G.A. § 47-18-1 Legislative intent
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In order to extend to employees of the State of Georgia and its political subdivisions and to the dependents and survivors of such employees, the basic protection accorded to others by the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance system embodied in the Social Security Act, it…
O.C.G.A. § 47-18-2 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Employee’’ includes an officer of a political subdivision of the state. Any individual compensated for services as a school bus driver, either through a contractual relationship or otherwise, is deemed to be an employee of the governing bo…
O.C.G.A. § 47-18-20 Duty to make and publish rules and regulations
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The state agency shall publish such policies and procedures, not inconsistent with this chapter, as it finds necessary or appropriate to the efficient administration of the functions with which it is charged under this chapter. (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 294, § 6; Ga. L. 2…
O.C.G.A. § 47-18-21 Expenses and administrative costs incurred under this chapter
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All expenses incurred by the state agency relative to and incidental to the administration of this chapter, including, without limitation, the creation of a full-time position for such purpose, shall be paid from funds appropriated to the state agency. (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Ses…
O.C.G.A. § 47-18-22 Redesignated
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Editor’s notes. — Ga. L. 2010, p. 1248, § 2, effective July 1, 2010, redesignated former Code Section 47-18-22 as present Code Section 47-18-21. ARTICLE 3 PLANS, AGREEMENTS, AND REFERENDUMS REGARDING SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE 47-18-40. Agreement between state and federal governmen…
O.C.G.A. § 47-18-43 Legislative intent
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Definitions. 47-18-44. Article 2 Administration by the State Agency Generally 47-18-20. 47-18-21. 47-18-22. Article 4 Duty to make and publish rules and regulations. Expenses and administrative costs incurred under this chapter. Redesignated. Contribution Fund 47-18-60. Article 3…
O.C.G.A. § 47-19-2 Compensation of directors
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The directors shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for all necessary expenses that they incur through service on the board of directors. (Ga. L. 1963, p. 521, § 2.) 47-19-3. Election of a chairman of the board of directors; employment of administrative and cle…
O.C.G.A. § 47-19-4 Power of the board of directors to establish rules and regulations
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Subject to the limitations of this chapter, the board of directors may from time to time establish rules and regulations for the administration of any fund established under this chapter and for the transaction of its business. (Ga. L. 1963, p. 521, § 7.)
O.C.G.A. § 47-19-6 Duty to keep data for actuarial valuations
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The department shall keep in convenient form such data as shall be necessary for actuarial valuations of the funds maintained by the department and for checking the experience of its contracts. (Ga. L. 1963, p. 521, § 6.) 637 47-19-9 47-19-7. Contracts with the Employees’ Retirem…
O.C.G.A. § 47-20-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.’’ (Code 1981, § 47-20-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 1368, § 1.)
O.C.G.A. § 47-20-10 Minimum annual employer contribution
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(a) In order to assure the actuarial soundness of each retirement system, the minimum annual employer contribution for each retirement system, unless excepted by Code Section 47-20-13, shall be the sum of the amounts determined under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this subsectio…