HB 4887
Authorizing sheriffs who are members of the public retirement system to retire upon attaining the age of sixty-two with eight or more years of services
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Bill overview
This bill changes the retirement requirements for West Virginia sheriffs who participate in the state’s public retirement system. Specifically, it allows sheriffs who are members of the system to retire at age 62 with at least eight years of service. This change applies to sheriffs who first joined the system on or after July 1, 2015, and those elected as sheriffs.
Key provisions
- Allows sheriffs in the public retirement system to retire at age 62.
- Requires at least eight years of service for retirement.
- Applies to sheriffs who joined the system after July 1, 2015.
- Applies to sheriffs elected to the position.
- Retirement must be based on actual, contributing years of service.
- Requires a written application filed with the board of trustees.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Sheriffs
- West Virginia Public Employees
- West Virginia Public Retirement System Members
Notable changes
- Lowers the minimum service requirement from ten years to eight years for eligible sheriffs.
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