This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to allow retired prosecuting attorneys and assistant prosecuting attorneys to return to work in their former roles without having to suspend their retirement annuity. 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 state while ensuring that the retirement system remains actuarially sound.

The bill also reaffirms the state's interest in utilizing the expertise of retired public employees, particularly in the context of the Legislature, and acknowledges the critical shortage of child protective services workers. It maintains existing provisions that allow other retired public employees to accept certain types of employment without affecting their retirement benefits, while also setting specific conditions for such reemployment. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance workforce flexibility for retired legal professionals while safeguarding the integrity of the retirement system.

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Introduced Version: 5-10-48