Monterey police officer may serve until age 70 under stated conditions

Jennifer O. Brown may continue serving as a Monterey patrol officer until age 70. This applies to Jennifer O. Brown in her position with the Monterey police department. She must remain mentally and physically able to perform her duties. She remains subject to approval or removal by the appointing authority. The appointing authority may pay for an examination by the Berkshire County Retirement System retirement board to assess her ability to continue working. The permission would take effect when the act passes and would continue until she reaches age 70.

After age 65, no further deductions would be taken from Brown's regular pay for retirement, and her retirement allowance would be calculated as if she retired at 65. These rules apply to Jennifer O. Brown and her retirement benefits under chapter 32. If an impartial physician finds that she cannot continue working, she must retire for superannuation. That finding alone would not treat her as disabled under chapter 32. The limits on retirement deductions apply to service after she reaches age 65; the stated retirement allowance applies when she retires.