(a) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AGE. The age attained by the employee at his or her last birthday.
ANNIVERSARY DATE. Any January 1 after the effective date.
AVERAGE APPLICABLE COMPENSATION. The average monthly earnings of the member at any time of reference computed over the last 36 months (or such shorter period as represents the member’s total period of continuous employment by the township prior to such date of reference). For purposes of computing AVERAGE APPLICABLE COMPENSATION, actual monthly earnings shall be based on W-2 earnings in which all forms of earnings are derived from the terms and conditions of the employee’s employment. Employees hired after December 19, 2001 shall not include lump sum payments for purposes of computing AVERAGE APPLICABLE COMPENSATION.
BOARD. The Board of Commissioners of the Township of Aston.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER. The person who has primary responsibility for the execution of the administrative affairs of this pension plan, or the designee of that person.
COMPENSATION. Based on W-2 earnings in which all forms of earnings are derived from the terms and conditions of the employee’s employment. Employees hired after December 19, 2001 shall not include lump sum payments as part of COMPENSATION.
EARLY RETIREMENT DATE. The first day following the date on which the member completes 20 years of service.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE. January 1, 2006.
EMPLOYEE. Any sworn police officer in the full-time employ of the Township Police Department whose customary employment is for not less than 40 hours a week.
FUND. All assets held by the trust under the trust agreement relating to this Police Pension Plan.
MEMBER. Any sworn police officer in the full-time employ of the Township Police Department who has satisfied the eligibility requirements established in § 282.02 and who is, at the time of reference, or has prior to their elimination, been making such contributions as may be required pursuant to § 282.03.
NORMAL RETIREMENT DATE. The first day following the date on which the member completes 25 years of service, and the date on which the member attains age 50.
PLAN. The Police Pension Plan for the Township of Aston, as herein set forth and as the same may hereafter be amended.
PLAN YEAR. A period of 12 consecutive months commencing on any January 1 and ending on the following December 31.
SALARY. Includes base wage, longevity, shift differential and any overtime earned or received during the employees’ final 12 months of employment. Lump sum payment, such as severance, shall not be included.
SERVICE. The aggregate of member’s total periods of employment as a full-time employee of the township. If a member enters military service, either voluntarily or by conscription, after he or she has been employed for at least six months, such time spent in the armed forces of the United States during a period of wartime of general military conflict shall be counted as service for purposes of the Plan; provided that such member returns to police service with the township within six months after his or her discharge or release from such active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States. The time spent in military service due to voluntary extension of such military service during a period or peacetime shall not be included as service for the purposes of this Plan. Time spent on Reserve or National Guard training shall be included as service for purposes of this Plan.
TOTAL AND PERMANENT DISABILITY. Any condition arising from service-connected illness or injury which precludes an employee from performing the duties associated with the normal occupational requirements of a police officer as certified by a physician designated by the township.
TOWNSHIP. The Township of Aston, Delaware County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
TRUSTEE. The Board of Commissioners of the Township of Aston or any other agency or person appointed by such to serve in that capacity as set forth in the trust agreement.
(b) Wherever applicable as used herein, unless the context specifically provides otherwise, the singular and plural shall be interchangeable, and the masculine and feminine pronoun shall include either sex.
(Ord. 839, passed 5-17-2006; Ord. 903, passed 6-27-2012)