[HISTORY: Adopted by the Commission of the Town of Cottage City as Ch. 10 of the 2007 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
In order to extend to employees of the Town of Cottage City, Maryland, and to the dependents and survivors of such employees, the basic protection accorded to others by the old age and survivors insurance system embodied in the Social Security Act of the United States, it is hereby declared to be the policy of the Town of Cottage City, Maryland, subject to the limitations of the Maryland Code, that such steps be taken as to provide such protection to employees of the Town of Cottage City, Maryland, on as broad a basis as is permitted under the Social Security Act. It is also the policy of the Town of Cottage City, Maryland, that the protection afforded employees in positions covered by a retirement system on the date an agreement under the Maryland Code is made applicable to service performed in such positions, or receiving periodic benefits under such retirement system at such time, will not be impaired as a result of legislative enactment in anticipation thereof.
Social security benefits are to apply to:
A. 
All employees and officials receiving wages from the Town of Cottage City, Maryland;
B. 
All police officers, if eligible;
C. 
All Fire department employees, if eligible.
The Town of Cottage City, Maryland by their Commissioners be and the same are hereby authorized to sign a plan of agreement consisting of three pages prepared by the State of Maryland Division of Social Security, a copy of which is attached hereto.
The Town of Cottage City, Maryland, or any interested person may seek an injunction against any person who violates or threatens to violate any provision of this chapter.