Sec. 21. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this section applies to all units.
(b) This subsection does not apply to the appointment of a fire chief under a waiver under IC 36-8-4-6(c) or the appointment of a police chief under a waiver under IC 36-8-4-6.5(c). An individual may not be employed by a unit after May 31, 1985, as a member of the unit's fire department or as a member of the unit's police department unless the individual meets the conditions for membership in the 1977 fund.
(c) Notwithstanding IC 36-8-1-9, the executive of the unit may request that the 1977 fund accept the following individuals in the 1977 fund under IC 36-8-8-7(h):
(1) A fire chief appointed under a waiver under IC 36-8-4-6(c).
(2) A police chief appointed under a waiver under IC 36-8-4-6.5(c).
As added by P.L.342-1985, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.148-1992, SEC.2; P.L.213-1995, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 3. Safety Boards; Disciplinary Procedures
36-8-3-1. Application of Chapter
36-8-3-2. Powers and Duties of Safety Boards
36-8-3-3.6. Fire Protection Agreements
36-8-3-4.3. Suspension or Termination of Ems Personnel; Right to Hearing and Appeal
36-8-3-5. Merit Boards and Commissions; Exemption From Statutory Procedure
36-8-3-6. Police Officers; Powers and Duties
36-8-3-7. Police Officers and Firefighters; Special Duty; School Security Police
36-8-3-8. Police Department; Civilian Personnel; Merit System
36-8-3-10. Police Departments, Chiefs, and Captains; Powers and Duties
36-8-3-12. Board Members, Police Officers, and Firefighters; Elective and Appointive Office
36-8-3-13. Adoption of Rules Regulating Performance Bonds
36-8-3-14. Police and Firefighters' Insurance Funds; Creation, Management, and Distribution
36-8-3-15. Police Officers and Firefighters; Exemption From Militia Service
36-8-3-16. Destruction of Burning Buildings; Recovery of Damages
36-8-3-18. Humane Officers; Appointment; Powers and Duties
36-8-3-20. Police Reserve Officers
36-8-3-21. Police or Fire Department Members; Membership in 1977 Fund Required
36-8-3-23. Police Reserve Officers; Payments for Loss of Income for Line of Duty Injury or Illness