This bill authorizes the St. Clair County Commission to provide cost-of-living increases or lump-sum payments to certain former county officials, specifically those serving in supernumerary offices, such as former sheriffs or revenue commissioners. These payments will be made in the same manner as those provided to retirees under the State Employees' Retirement System, contingent upon approval by the county commission. The bill stipulates that these supernumerary retirement payments will be funded from the county's general fund and will only be granted in fiscal years when similar payments are approved for retirees.

The act will take effect on June 1, 2025. It introduces new legal language that allows for these payments to be made to specific former officials while deleting any previous restrictions that may have existed regarding such payments. The bill ensures that the terms and conditions for these payments align with those applicable to county retirees, thereby standardizing the process for cost-of-living adjustments and lump-sum payments within St. Clair County.