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Georgia Code Title 47. Retirement and Pensions § 47-23-100

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

(a) As used in this article, the term “salary” means:

(1) For superior court judges, the earnable monthly compensation from state funds provided by law for judges of the superior courts on the date the member begins receiving a retirement benefit;

(2) For district attorneys, the earnable monthly compensation from state funds provided by law for district attorneys on the date the member begins receiving a retirement benefit;

(3) For judges and solicitors-general of state courts, the average earnable monthly compensation received as such judge or solicitor-general; provided, however, that for members who become members after July 1, 1998, such amount shall not exceed the salary from state funds provided by law for superior court judges;

(4) For juvenile court judges, the average earnable monthly compensation received as such juvenile judge; provided, however, that for members who become members after July 1, 1998, such amount shall not exceed the salary from state funds provided by law for superior court judges;

(5) For any person who is a member of the retirement system pursuant to Code Section 47-23-49, his or her average earnable monthly compensation; and

(6) For any member who is a member of the retirement system for whom the provisions of Code Section 47-23-43.1 are applicable, his or her average earnable monthly compensation.

(b) The monthly employee contributions made by the employer on behalf of the member under Code Sections 47-23-80, 47-23-81, and 47-23-82 shall be used in the computation of the member's salary for the computation of the member's retirement benefits.

(c) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, a member's salary shall be subject to limitations set forth in Code Section 47-1-13.

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