The proposed bill seeks to amend the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 to allow full-time mayors of municipalities in Tuscaloosa County to participate in the Employees' Retirement System of Alabama under the same terms and conditions as other employees within the system. The amendment stipulates that any mayor in office at the time of ratification will be eligible to purchase service credit for their time served in the current position. Additionally, it clarifies that no individual may participate in both a supernumerary program and the Employees' Retirement System for the same service.
The bill outlines the process for ratification, stating that an election will be held in accordance with existing constitutional provisions and election laws. The ballot will include a description of the proposed amendment, allowing voters to express their approval or disapproval. 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 by the Code Commissioner to ensure consistency and clarity in the legal language.