(a) A special fund is established for the purpose of providing retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the fund. The fund shall be known as the Alabama Firefighters Annuity and Benefit Fund. All amounts received by the board shall be paid into the fund.
(b) The board shall deliver all moneys not currently needed for the functioning of the board to the ERS for investment and reinvestment as determined by ERS administrative policies and practices. The ERS shall charge a reasonable fee for providing investment services to the board. The board shall comply with all administrative policies and requests of the ERS regarding investment services provided by the ERS. The board shall have such control of the fund as is consistent with this article and with the laws of the state.
(c) All moneys of the board not currently invested by the ERS shall be held in a special trust account or accounts in any bank or banks in the state and may be withdrawn therefrom by voucher, check, or electronic debit by the executive director pursuant to authorization given by the board. The board may expend moneys in the fund in accordance with this article.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees.
Chapter 21 - Law Enforcement Officers Generally.
Article 9 - Alabama Firefighters Annuity and Benefit Fund.
Section 36-21-180 - Definitions.
Section 36-21-185 - Alabama Firefighters Annuity and Benefit Fund.
Section 36-21-187 - Participation in Fund; Fees.
Section 36-21-188 - Prior Service Credit.
Section 36-21-189 - Retirement Annuity.
Section 36-21-190 - Disability Benefits.
Section 36-21-191 - Death Benefits.
Section 36-21-193 - Withdrawal From Fund.
Section 36-21-194 - Semiannual Report of Executive Director; Annual Audit.