C.R.S. Section 31-31.5-203
Department chief

  • exemption by written agreement
  • definition

(1)

A department chief hired on or after April 8, 1978, is exempt from the statewide retirement plan upon the execution of a written agreement between the department chief and the chief’s employer that provides for the department chief’s participation in social security or in a federal insurance contribution act replacement plan as allowed under rules established by the board and in compliance with the federal “Internal Revenue Code of 1986”. A department chief may satisfy the federal insurance contribution act replacement plan requirement by participating in an employer sponsored plan, the statewide money purchase plan, or a component of the statewide retirement plan.

(2)

As used in this section, “department chief” means the senior command officer of any fire or police department of any employer by whatever title known including but not limited to chief, administrator, or director.

(3)

A department chief exempted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section may maintain coverage for disability and survivor benefits under part 8 of article 31 of this title 31 if the department chief participates in the statewide money purchase plan, the statewide retirement plan, or a local money purchase plan that is qualified under section 401 (a) of the federal “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” and that has a contribution rate of not less than eighteen percent.

Source: Section 31-31.5-203 — Department chief - exemption by written agreement - definition, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-31.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

31‑31.5‑101
Establishment of the statewide retirement plan - definitions 31‑31.5‑102
Administration of the plan - rules 31‑31.5‑201
Membership 31‑31.5‑202
Reentering and affiliating employers 31‑31.5‑203
Department chief - exemption by written agreement - definition 31‑31.5‑204
Reemployment 31‑31.5‑301
Defined benefit component minimum contributions 31‑31.5‑302
Social security component minimum contributions 31‑31.5‑303
Hybrid component minimum contributions 31‑31.5‑304
Money purchase component contributions 31‑31.5‑305
Continuing rates of contribution for reentry and affiliating departments 31‑31.5‑306
Picked-up contributions 31‑31.5‑307
Increased local mandatory contribution requirements 31‑31.5‑308
Increased local voluntary contribution requirements 31‑31.5‑309
Remittance of contributions to the association 31‑31.5‑310
Service credit purchases 31‑31.5‑401
Vesting and benefit eligibility 31‑31.5‑402
Plan funding - actuarial valuation and adjustments to maintain the actuarial soundness of the plan 31‑31.5‑403
Defined benefit component benefits 31‑31.5‑404
Social security component benefits 31‑31.5‑405
Hybrid component benefits 31‑31.5‑406
Optional survivor benefits 31‑31.5‑407
Minimum benefit 31‑31.5‑408
Late retirement 31‑31.5‑409
Deferred retirement option plan (DROP) 31‑31.5‑410
Cost of living adjustments - definitions 31‑31.5‑411
Refunds of member contributions 31‑31.5‑501
Vesting 31‑31.5‑502
Normal retirement age 31‑31.5‑503
Individual accounts - investment and account administration 31‑31.5‑504
Distribution of money purchase component accounts 31‑31.5‑601
Modification of plan by the board
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 31-31.5-203’s source at colorado​.gov