HB243 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to phase out the supernumerary retirement system for elected and appointed Cullman County officials, including the sheriff, effective upon ratification.

• Allows all current and future Cullman County officials to participate in the Employees' Retirement System of Alabama under the same terms as other county employees.

• Permits individuals already participating in a supernumerary program as of the amendment's effective date to continue participation, but prohibits new officials from assuming supernumerary office.

• Allows current Cullman County officials holding office at ratification to purchase service credit in the Employees' Retirement System for their time served in the current office.

• Excludes judges, county commissioners, district attorneys, legislators, constables, school board members, and officials elected from a judicial circuit from the amendment's provisions; requires voter approval in the 2014 General Election.