[Adopted 7-29-2008 by Ord. No. 08-024]
The Business Administrator shall be the local Pension Certifying
Official in the City of Paterson.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 43:15C-2, the following positions are deemed
to be eligible for and shall participate in the Defined Contribution
Retirement Program ("DCRP") when the individuals are employed as bonafide
legitimate employees and not employed pursuant to a professional services
resolution:
B. Department heads, including Corporation Counsel.
E. Appointed members of local authorities, boards and commissions requiring
Municipal Council approval.
F. Gubernatorial appointees requiring Municipal Council approval who
serve in the City government for a fixed term.
Exceptions from enrollment in the DCRP program shall be as provided in Chapter
92 of the Laws of 2007, N.J.S.A. 43:15C-1 et. seq. and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
A. Any public employment, office or position if the base salary is less
than $1,500 per year.
B. Persons otherwise eligible for membership in the Teacher's Pension
and Annuity Fund or the Police and Fireman's Retirement System.
C. Individuals holding professional licenses or certificates to perform
and serving in any of the following capacities, regardless of the
position held:
(1) Certified Health Officer.
(4) Construction Code Official.
(5) Qualified Purchasing Agent.
(8) Registered Municipal Clerk.
(9) Licensed Uniform Subcode Inspector.
(10) Certified/Principal Public Works Manager.
D. Other exceptions as provided by law.
This article shall be implemented, construed and subject to the aforesaid Chapter
92 of the Laws of 2007, N.J.S.A. 43:15C-1 et. seq., as amended from time to time, and any regulations or guidance documents from the Local Finance Board or the Division of Pensions and Benefits.