The board of trustees shall consist of five members as follows: the chief of the fire department, the mayor of the city, or one member of council to be appointed by the mayor who will serve a two-year term, and three members elected in such manner and with such qualifications as council by ordinance shall prescribe and having terms of office of not more than three years. Any member is eligible to succeed himself. The board shall select from its members a president and secretary and the city treasurer is ex officio treasurer of the board and custodian of the pension fund, but has no vote as a member of the board.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 61-382; 1952 Code Section 61-382; 1942 Code Section 7532; 1932 Code Sections 7551 to 7566; Civ. C. '22 Sections 4658 to 4673; Civ. C. '12 Sections 2968 to 2983; 1904 (24) 490; 1945 (44) 236; 1979 Act No. 79 Section 2; 1997 Act No. 118, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 11, 1997).
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 13 - Firemen's Pension Funds In Cities
Section 9-13-20. Board of trustees and officers.
Section 9-13-30. City attorney shall advise and represent board.
Section 9-13-40. Rules and regulations; decisions on applications.
Section 9-13-45. Annual actuarial valuation of assets and liabilities.
Section 9-13-50. Investment of fund.
Section 9-13-60. Selection of depository.
Section 9-13-70. Payments by treasurer to fund; collection of assessments.
Section 9-13-80. Sources of funds.
Section 9-13-90. Annual report of board.
Section 9-13-100. Record of proceedings.
Section 9-13-110. Interest on deposits or investments.
Section 9-13-120. Disbursement of funds.
Section 9-13-130. Only regular members are eligible for pensions or other benefits.
Section 9-13-150. Retirement after twenty-five years of service.
Section 9-13-160. Disability retirement.
Section 9-13-170. Amount of pension upon disability retirement.
Section 9-13-180. Effect of demotion for political reasons.
Section 9-13-190. Funeral benefits.
Section 9-13-200. Proration of benefits when fund is insufficient.
Section 9-13-210. Fund shall contain minimum amount as a prerequisite to payment.
Section 9-13-220. Record of retired firemen.
Section 9-13-230. Fund and payments not subject to execution or other legal process.