HB512 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing elected and appointed public officials in Etowah County to participate in the Employees' Retirement System instead of a supernumerary retirement program.

• Prohibits new supernumerary office assumptions after the amendment's effective date, but allows those currently entitled to participate in supernumerary programs to continue doing so.

• Permits Etowah County officials currently in office to purchase service credit in the Employees' Retirement System for their time served in their current position.

• Excludes judges, district attorneys, legislators, constables, school board members, and officials elected from judicial circuits from this authorization.

• Requires election by voters in accordance with Amendment 555 and Alabama election laws, with ballot description and Yes/No voting options.