This bill amends RSA 100-A:22 to allow county commissioners the option to exempt their chief administrative officer from compulsory membership in the New Hampshire Retirement System at the time of initial hiring or appointment. The amendment specifies that municipalities and counties may take this action through their respective governing bodies, which include the city council, board of selectmen, or board of county commissioners. The bill maintains that membership in the retirement system remains optional for officers and employees who were in service when participation became effective, and it outlines the conditions under which members can receive credit for prior service.

The bill also stipulates that the chief fiscal officer and department heads of the employer are responsible for submitting necessary information and performing duties with respect to employees who are members of the retirement system as prescribed by the trustees. The act was approved on May 4, 2023, and is set to take effect on July 3, 2023. The legal language inserted into the current law includes "and counties" and "or board of county commissioners," while the word "or" before "board of selectmen" has been deleted and replaced with a comma to accommodate the insertion.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 100-A:22
Version adopted by both bodies: 100-A:22
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 100-A:22