19-9-1202. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, as used in this part, the following definitions apply:
(1) "DROP" means the deferred retirement option plan established pursuant to this part.
(2) "DROP account" means the member's accumulated monthly DROP accruals, including any postretirement adjustments, plus interest.
(3) "DROP benefit" means the lump-sum benefit calculated and distributed as provided in this part.
(4) "DROP period" means the period of time that a member irrevocably elects to participate in the DROP pursuant to 19-9-1204.
(5) "Monthly DROP accrual" means the amount equal to the monthly benefit that would have been payable to the participant had the participant terminated service and retired.
(6) "Participant" means a member of the retirement system who has elected to participate in the DROP pursuant to this part.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 514, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 99, Ch. 429, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 61, Ch. 329, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 128, L. 2007.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 19. Public Retirement Systems
Chapter 9. Police Retirement -- Statewide Plan
Part 12. Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)
19-9-1203. Deferred retirement option plan established -- compliance with federal law -- rulemaking
19-9-1204. Eligibility -- participation criteria -- membership status -- service interruptions
19-9-1206. Survivorship benefits