This bill amends the West Virginia Public Employees Retirement Act to allow retired prosecuting attorneys and assistant prosecuting attorneys to return to work in their former roles without suspending their retirement annuity payments. Specifically, it permits these retirees to work either part-time or full-time as assistant prosecuting attorneys without any limitations on the duration of their employment or the amount of compensation they can receive. This change is intended to address the need for qualified legal professionals in the public sector while ensuring that the retirement system remains actuarially sound.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions regarding the reemployment of other public employees and the conditions under which they may receive their retirement benefits. It clarifies that while other retirees may face restrictions on their reemployment and annuity payments, the new provisions specifically for prosecuting attorneys create an exception to these rules. The bill aims to enhance the availability of experienced legal professionals in the public sector, thereby serving the interests of the state and its residents.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 5-10-48