§ 104.332 — Certain legal advisors to be made special consultants on problems of retirement — legal advisor defined.

Missouri § 104.332

• Jurisdiction: Missouri
• Title VIII: PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, BONDS AND RECORDS
• Ch. 104: Retirement of State Officers and Employees

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1.  Any person who has been appointed or employed as a legal advisor pursuant to section 286.070 prior to August 28, 2001, who is receiving or thereafter is qualified to receive retirement benefits pursuant to section 104.374 shall upon application be made, constituted, appointed and employed by the board of trustees of the Missouri state employees' retirement system as a special consultant on the problems of retirement, aging and other state matters for the remainder of the person's life.  Upon request of the board or the administrative hearing commission, the consultant shall give opinions or be available to give opinions in writing or orally in response to such requests.  As compensation for such services and in lieu of receiving benefits pursuant to section 104.374 , each such special consultant shall be eligible for all benefits payable pursuant to sections 287.812 to 287.856 , effective upon the later of August 28, 1999, or the date retirement benefits become payable.  In no event shall retroactive benefits be paid.

2.  The term "legal advisor" as defined in subdivision (7) of section 287.812 shall be deemed to include any attorney or legal counsel appointed or employed pursuant to section 286.070 .

Legislative History

(L. 2001 S.B. 371 § 1)