City of Jonesboro - File #: ORD-11:017

• File #: ORD-11:017
• Version: 1
• Name: Continuation of benefits for survivors
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/28/2011
• In control: Finance & Administration Council Committee
• Final action: 2/15/2011
• Title: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONTINUATION OF BENEFITS OF SURVIVORS FOR SPOUSES WHO REMARRY
• Sponsors: Finance, Mayor's Office
• Indexes: Employee benefits, Policy - creation/amendment

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/15/2011	1	City Council	Passed	Pass
2/8/2011	1	Finance & Administration Council Committee	Recommended to Council	Pass

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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONTINUATION OF BENEFITS OF SURVIVORS FOR SPOUSES WHO REMARRY

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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro currently has a survivors benefit for spouses of deceased firefighters; and

WHEREAS, currently said benefits upon the remarriage of the surviving spouse cease; and

WHEREAS, State allows for benefits to continue after remarriage upon authorization of the City Council for the City of Jonesboro.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, THAT

1. The City Council for the City of Jonesboro hereby elects to extend survivor benefits to spouses who remarry pursuant to the provisions of ACA 24-11-105.

2. That the City’s plan is in compliance with the provisions of ACA 24-11-102.

3. There being an immediate need to provide for the welfare of surviving spouses of retired Jonesboro Fire Fighters, an emergency is declared to exist and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15^th day of February, 2011.