The proposed bill seeks to amend the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 to allow members of the City Council of Montgomery to participate in the Employees' Retirement System of Alabama. The amendment stipulates that these elected or appointed officials may join the retirement system under the same terms and conditions as other employees. Additionally, it allows current members to purchase service credit for their time served prior to the amendment's ratification. Importantly, the amendment specifies that no individual can participate in both the supernumerary program and the Employees' Retirement System.
To facilitate this amendment, the bill outlines that an election will be held in accordance with existing constitutional provisions and election laws, where voters will be asked to approve or reject the amendment. The ballot will include a description of the amendment's purpose and a simple "Yes" or "No" option for voters. Upon receiving majority approval from qualified electors, the amendment will be incorporated into the Constitution of Alabama of 2022. The bill also includes provisions for nonsubstantive revisions to ensure clarity and consistency in the legal language.