Permits PERS retiree to return to elective public office after retirement under certain circumstances.
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Overview
This bill would allow retired members of New Jersey’s Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) to return to elective public office under specific conditions. Specifically, a retiree who did not retire due to disability and reached their service retirement age can seek to return to a public office position, provided the compensation is below $12,000 annually and the return begins after the retirement allowance is paid. The bill aims to facilitate a smoother transition for former public officials while ensuring the system’s continued eligibility for federal funding. It requires adjustments to the PERS system to accommodate this change.
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