This bill amends the West Virginia Public Employees Retirement Act to allow sheriffs who are members of the public retirement system to retire at the age of 62 with a minimum of eight years of service. The current law stipulates that members who first join the retirement system on or after July 1, 2015, must have 10 years of service to retire at age 62. The bill introduces a new provision specifically for sheriffs, enabling them to retire with fewer years of service compared to other members.

The bill also makes a minor adjustment to the language regarding the service years required for retirement, changing "must" to "shall" in the context of service requirements. Additionally, it clarifies that sheriffs who are not participating in another retirement system administered by the retirement board are eligible for this retirement option. Overall, the bill aims to provide more flexible retirement options for sheriffs in West Virginia.

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Introduced Version: 5-10-20