New York S08154 amends the retirement and social security law to allow Dutchess County to offer certain benefits to its sheriff's department members.

New York S08154 amends the retirement and social security law to allow Dutchess County to offer certain benefits to its sheriff's department members. The bill authorizes Dutchess County to make available a twenty-year retirement plan to its members, provided the county adopts a resolution and files it with the comptroller. Members can elect to participate in this plan within one year of becoming eligible. The benefits include a pension based on the member's final average salary, with additional pension for service exceeding twenty years.

New York S08154 amends the retirement and social security law to allow Dutchess County to offer certain benefits to its sheriff's department members.

New York S08154 amends the retirement and social security law to allow Dutchess County to offer certain benefits to its sheriff's department members. The bill authorizes Dutchess County to make available a twenty-year retirement plan to its members, provided the county adopts a resolution and files it with the comptroller. Members can elect to participate in this plan within one year of becoming eligible. The benefits include a pension based on the member's final average salary, with additional pension for service exceeding twenty years.