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Arkansas Code Title 24. Retirement and Pensions § 24-12-124. Mayors of cities of the second class

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) A person who has served as mayor of a city of the second class for at least twenty (20) years may retire at any age, and a person who has served as a mayor of a city of the second class for at least sixteen (16) years may retire upon reaching sixty-five (65) years of age.

(2) On January 1 of each year, if a retiree under this section has been retired for at least twelve (12) full months, up to a three percent (3%) cost-of-living increase will be added.

(3) Subdivision (a)(2) of this section applies only if approved by the governing body of the city.

(b) The governing body of a city of the second class may prescribe the retirement benefits of a person who has served as mayor of the city of the second class and meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Any mayor who retired before March 18, 1985, and received benefits under prior acts of the General Assembly shall be entitled to continue receiving benefits under the prior acts.

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