For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall
apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different
meaning.
AGE
The age attained by an employee at his or her last birthday.
AVERAGE APPLICABLE COMPENSATION
The average monthly earnings of a member at any time of reference
computed over the last 36 months (or such shorter period as represents
the member's total period of continuous employment by the Borough)
of his or her continuous employment by the Borough prior to such date
of reference. For purposes of computing average applicable compensation,
actual monthly earnings shall include base pay, longevity pay, night-shift
differential pay (if any) and overtime pay, but shall exclude reimbursed
expenses or payments in lieu of expenses, non-salary compensation
(including, but not limited to, fringe benefits provided by the Borough)
or any other payments or allowances (such as uniform allowances).
The term "average applicable compensation" shall include and be synonymous
with the definition of "salary."
BOROUGH
The Borough of Brookhaven, Delaware County, Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
The person who has primary responsibility for the execution
of the administrative affairs of this chapter, or the designee of
that person.
COMPENSATION
Earnings, including, but not limited to, base pay, longevity
pay, night-shift differential pay (if any) and overtime pay, but not
including reimbursement expenses or payments in lieu of expenses,
non-police compensation, including, but not limited to, fringe benefits
provided by the Borough, and any other allowances paid by the Borough
(i.e., uniform allowances).
COUNCIL
The Council of the Borough of Brookhaven, Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
EARLY RETIREMENT DATE
This chapter does not provide for a retirement date prior
to the normal retirement date.
EFFECTIVE DATE
The effective date of original Ord. 589, passed October 10,
1994, from which this chapter was derived.
EMPLOYEE
Any person in the full-time employ of the Police Department
whose customary employment is for not less than 40 hours a week.
FUND
All assets held by the trust under the trust agreement relating
to the Plan.
MEMBER
Any person in the full-time employ of the Police Department
who has satisfied the eligibility requirements established in § 282.02
and who is, at the time of reference, or who has been, prior to his
or her elimination, making contributions as may be required pursuant
to § 282.03(A).
NORMAL RETIREMENT DATE
The first day of the month coincident with or next following
the date on which a member completes 25 years of service, and the
date on which the member attains age 50.
PLAN
The Police Pension Plan for the Borough, as set forth in
this chapter, as the same may hereafter be amended.
PLAN YEAR
A period of 12 consecutive months commencing on any January
1 and ending on the following December 31.
SERVICE
The aggregate of a member's total periods of employment
as a full-time employee of the Borough. If a member enters military
service, either voluntarily or by conscription, after he or she has
been employed for at least six months, such time spent in the Armed
Forces of the United States during a period of national emergency
shall be counted as service for purposes of this chapter, provided
that such member returns to police service with the Borough within
six months after his or her discharge or release from such active
duty in the Armed Forces of the United States. The time spent in military
service due to voluntary extension of such military service during
a period of peacetime shall not be included as service for purposes
of this chapter. Time spent on Reserve or National Guard training
shall be included as service for purposes of this chapter.
TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISABILITY
Any condition arising from a service-connected illness or
injury which precludes an employee from performing the duties associated
with the normal occupational requirements of any position with the
Police Department, as certified by a physician designated by the Borough.
TRUSTEE
The Council of the Borough of Brookhaven or any other agency
or person appointed by such Council to serve in that capacity as set
forth in the trust agreement.