(A) Except as otherwise provided by law it is compulsory that employees covered by this chapter shall be retired when they attain the age of 68 years. Any employee reaching the age of 65 shall be retired unless a written extension is granted by the Mayor, after approval of the City Council. No deferral of retirement after age 65 shall be for a period in excess of one year but three deferrals may be granted. The age of any employee shall be the age attained on his last birthday and shall be subject to verification.
('69 Code, § 2-168) (Ord. 0-66-9, passed 5-25-66)
(B) The city hereby elects to participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, effective January 1, 1971.
(C) The City Clerk shall be directed to promptly file a certified copy of this section with the Board of Trustees of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.
('69 Code, § 2-168.1) (Ord. 0-70-15, passed 11-23-70)