12-3918. Same; effect on firefighters' retirement or other benefits. The consolidation of any fire district under the provisions of this act shall not affect the rights of any firefighter serving in the department of such district to benefits under any retirement or relief association program accrued prior to the consolidation, however the newly created consolidated fire district may provide different benefits than those previously provided to the employees of the fire districts or departments that are consolidated.
History: L. 1996, ch. 226, § 9; L. 2008, ch. 163, § 21; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities
Article 39 - Governmental Organization
12-3902 Political and taxing subdivisions defined.
12-3904 Same; procedures, functions; petition; election.
12-3905 Same; subdivision not relieved of obligation or responsibility imposed by law.
12-3907 Same; consolidated office or agency successor to offices or agencies consolidated.
12-3910 Consolidation of fire districts and fire departments; application of act.
12-3911 Same; districts or departments; initiation of procedure.
12-3912 Same; districts or departments in adjoining counties.
12-3914 Same; governing body of consolidated districts, appointment of.
12-3915 Same; governing body of consolidated district, powers and duties.
12-3917 Same; outstanding indebtedness; tax levy for payment of.
12-3918 Same; effect on firefighters' retirement or other benefits.
12-3919 Same; fire district, powers and duties.