Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 43:15C-2, the following
positions are deemed to be eligible for and shall participate in the
Defined Contribution Retirement Program:
Individuals in the following positions are exempt
from Defined Contribution Retirement Program membership, pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 43:15C-2:
A. Certified Health Officer;
D. Construction Code Official;
E. Qualified Purchasing Agent;
G. Registered Municipal Clerk;
H. Licensed Uniform Subcode Inspectors; and
I. Principal Public Works Manager.
If an individual is appointed to one of the positions listed in §
52-83 and the individual is not serving in a position as described in §
52-84 above, the pension-certifying officer of the municipality may determine that the individual is not required to join the Defined Contribution Retirement Program if that individual:
A. Was an active participant in the Public Employee Retirement
System on July 1, 2007, and continuously since that time; or
B. Has been appointed pursuant to a valid promotional
process; or
C. Is appointed on a temporary, interim, or acting basis to a position requiring state certification as set forth in §
52-84 herein and is in pursuit of the required certification; or
D. Meets such other exceptions that may be approved by
the Local Finance Board or the Division of Pensions and Benefits.
This article shall be implemented, construed
and subject to Chapter 92 of the Laws of 2007 (N.J.S.A. 43:15C-1 et
seq.) as amended from time to time, and any regulations or guidance
documents from the Local Finance Board or the Division of Pensions
and Benefits.
A copy of Ordinance No. 16-08 shall be filed
with the Director of the Division of Pensions and Benefits of the
New Jersey Department of the Treasury.