(a)
Execution of agreements.
The city council, acting for
and on behalf of the city, shall enter into all necessary agreements
with the employees retirement system of the state for the purpose
of carrying out the provisions of the applicable state and federal
laws relative to federal old-age and survivors insurance benefits
for employees of this city.
(b)
Authority of mayor.
The mayor is hereby appointed as
agent of the city council and of the city to execute all necessary
agreements and instruments required for the purposes of this section
for and on behalf of the city council and the city.
(c)
Duties of city manager or designee.
The city manager
or designee is hereby directed to be the person responsible for making
assessments, collections, payments and reports, as required by the
employees retirement system of the state, in connection with the federal
old-age and survivors insurance program.
(d)
Fund established.
A sufficient sum of money shall be
allocated and set aside from available funds for the purpose of carrying
out the provisions of this section. Such money so allocated and set
aside shall be known as the city social security fund, which fund
shall be set aside and maintained in the regular city depository.
(1973 Code, secs. 2-41–2-44; 1991 Code, secs. 2–76–2-79; 2007 Code,
secs. 2-102–2-105; Ordinance adopting 2022
Code)
The specific ordinances providing for participation in the Texas
Municipal Retirement System, as adopted by the city, are not included
in this chapter, but they are hereby specifically saved from repeal
and shall be maintained on file in the offices of the city.
(Ordinance adopting 2022 Code)
