§ 13-24.2. Workers' compensation absences.

The years or fractional parts of years that a general employee is absent on leave and receiving workers' compensation benefits pursuant to F.S. ch. 440, and which absence is not otherwise eligible as credited service shall be added to his years of credited service provided that:

(1)

The general employee contributes to the fund the sum that he would have contributed had he been a member of the system for the years or fractional parts of years for which he is requesting credit.

(2)

The request shall be made by the general employee not later than one (1) year after his return to full-time employment with the city.

(3)

Payment by the general employee of the required amount shall be made within six (6) months of his request for credit and shall be made in one (1) lump sum payment upon receipt of which credited service shall be given.

(4)

The maximum credit under this section shall be two (2) years.

(5)

Credited service purchased pursuant to this section shall not count toward vesting.

(Ord. No. O-10-18, § 1, 7-26-10)