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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 3Art. 11.5§ 31779 Retirement Program Cost Review

§ 31779 Retirement Program Cost Review

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§ 31779 Retirement Program Cost Review

Key Takeaways

  • •After 4-10 years, the program must be checked to see if it costs too much money.
  • •If the program costs more than it should, the people in charge can either stop it or change it to make it cost the right amount.
  • •The people in charge must talk with the workers' group before making any changes.

Example

A city starts a new program to help workers retire earlier.

After 5 years, they check if the program costs too much. If it does, they can either stop the program or change it so it doesn't cost extra money. They have to talk with the workers' group before making any changes.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 31779 Retirement Program Cost Review

(a) After the program has been in effect for a period of at least four years and not more than 10 years, as specified in the implementing ordinance, or up to one year prior to the end of that specified period, the board shall cause an actuarial analysis of the cost impact of the program to be prepared and presented to the board of supervisors or governing body of the district for its review and consideration. (b) If the actuarial analysis discloses that the program has not been cost neutral, the board of supervisors or governing board shall, by ordinance or resolution pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement with the bargaining unit, either: (1) Discontinue the program, subject to Section 31779.1. (2) Modify the program in a manner consistent with the actuarial analysis and the provisions of this article so that the program will be cost neutral. (Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 897, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

ordinanceconsiderationretirementagreementresolution

Related Statutes

  • § 31770.3 County Retirement Plan Adoption
  • § 31484.9 County Deputy Sheriff Retirement
  • § 31485.9 Equal Retirement Benefits Rule
  • § 31631 Employee Retirement Contribution Rules
  • § 31691 County Retiree Insurance Contributions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 31779.
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