Chapter 353 — University of Minnesota Employees; Furlough Service and Salary Credit

353.01 Definitions Defines key terms for PERA, including who counts as a public employee, governmental subdivision, and salary. 353.011 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.012 University of Minnesota Employees; Furlough Service and Salary Credit University of Minnesota police and fire employees on furlough can get PERA service credit for that time. 353.013 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.014 Federally Protected Military Leave PERA members who leave for federally protected military service can buy back that service credit. 353.0141 Other Military Leave PERA members can buy up to five years of service credit for military service in the uniformed services. 353.015 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.016 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.0161 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.0162 Salary Credit Purchase for Periods of Reduced Salary PERA members on leave with reduced pay can buy salary credit for the difference in their pension calculation. 353.017 Employees of Labor Organizations Public employees on leave who work for a labor union can continue PERA membership. 353.018 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.019 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.02 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.022 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.023 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.024 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.025 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.026 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.027 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.028 City Managers; Election; Deferred Compensation City managers may choose PERA coverage or deferred compensation instead of the default retirement plan. 353.03 Board of Trustees An 11-member board of trustees manages PERA, with members appointed by the governor and elected by members. 353.031 Disability Determination Procedures Sets the process for determining disability claims under all PERA retirement plans. 353.032 Application for Psychological Condition Treatment First responders with job-related psychological conditions can apply for treatment through PERA before seeking … 353.033 Psychological Condition Treatment Account Creates a fund to pay for psychological condition treatment for eligible PERA public safety members. 353.04 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.05 Custodian of Funds The state commissioner of management and budget serves as treasurer of PERA retirement funds. 353.06 State Board of Investment to Invest Funds The State Board of Investment manages PERA fund investments under state investment guidelines. 353.07 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.08 Legal Adviser, Attorney General; Venue The attorney general is PERA's legal adviser, and lawsuits must be filed in Ramsey County. 353.09 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.10 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.11 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.12 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.13 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.14 Benefits From Other Funds PERA benefits cannot be reduced because you also receive benefits from another public pension plan. 353.15 Nonassignability and Exemption From Judicial Process PERA retirement benefits generally cannot be assigned to others or taken by creditors. 353.16 Audit of Books and Accounts; Insurance Laws Not Applicable PERA is not regulated as an insurance company. Its books must be audited annually by the legislative auditor. 353.17 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.18 Rules The PERA board of trustees can make rules for matters not covered in the statute. 353.19 Penalties for False Information Giving false information to PERA or failing to perform required duties is a gross misdemeanor. 353.20 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.21 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.26 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 353.27 General Employees Retirement Fund Sets the contribution rates employees and employers must pay into the PERA general retirement plan. 353.271 Employer contributions to PERA include an additional amount to pay down the plan's unfunded liability. 353.272 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.28 Financing of Employer Contributions Employers must deduct PERA contributions from employee pay and report wages to PERA regularly. 353.29 Retirement Annuity Upon Termination of Membership Explains how your PERA retirement annuity is calculated based on service years, salary, and benefit formula. 353.30 Annuities Upon Retirement Sets the age and service requirements to qualify for a PERA retirement annuity. 353.31 Survivor Benefits PERA members can choose a joint-and-survivor annuity option that continues payments to their spouse. 353.32 Refunds After Death of Member or Former Member Members who leave public employment before retirement age can apply for a refund of their contributions. 353.33 Total and Permanent Disability Benefits PERA provides disability benefits to members who cannot work due to a physical or mental condition. 353.335 Disabilitant Earnings Reports Survivors of PERA members who die before retirement may receive monthly survivor benefits. 353.34 Rights Upon Termination of Membership Members who leave public employment with enough service credit can defer their benefits until retirement age. 353.35 Consequences of Refund; Repayment, Rights Restored Sets rules for consequences of refund; repayment, rights restored from the PERA retirement fund. 353.36 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 353.37 Reemployment of Annuitant Retired PERA members who return to public employment may have their annuity suspended or reduced. 353.371 Postretirement Option Sets special rules for PERA members who return to public employment after retirement. 353.38 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.39 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.40 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.41 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.42 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.43 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.44 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 353.45 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.46 Savings Clauses This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 353.50 Merf Consolidation Account; Establishment and Operation This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 353.505 State Contributions; Former Merf Division Sets rules for state contributions; former merf division under the PERA retirement system. 353.51 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.52 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.53 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.54 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.55 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.56 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.57 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.58 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.59 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.591 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.60 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.61 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.62 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.63 Policy Addresses policy in the PERA public employee retirement system. 353.64 Membership; Qualifications; Police Officer, Firefighter Sets rules for membership; qualifications; police officer, firefighter under PERA. 353.65 Contributions Sets rules for contributions under the PERA retirement system. 353.651 Retirement Annuity Upon Separation From Public Service Governs retirement annuity upon separation from public service for PERA members. 353.6511 Alternative Retirement Benefit Coverage in Certain Instances Governs alternative retirement benefit coverage in certain instances for PERA members. 353.6512 Alternative Retirement Benefit Coverage in Certain Instances Governs alternative retirement benefit coverage in certain instances for PERA members. 353.652 Social Security Benefit Offset Governs social security benefit offset for PERA members. 353.654 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.655 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.656 Disability Benefits Governs disability benefits for PERA members. 353.657 Survivor Benefits Governs survivor benefits for PERA members. 353.659 Local Relief Association Consolidation Account Benefits Governs local relief association consolidation account benefits for PERA members. 353.66 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.661 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.662 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.663 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.665 Merger of Certain Consolidation Accounts Into Pera-p&f Addresses merger of certain consolidation accounts into pera-p&f in the PERA retirement system. 353.666 Past Service Credit for Certain Members Extended Coverage Addresses past service credit for certain members extended coverage in the PERA retirement system. 353.667 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.668 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.669 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.6691 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.67 Application for Annuity Governs application for annuity for PERA members. 353.68 Scope and Application This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 353.69 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.70 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.71 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.74 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.75 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.76 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.77 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.78 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.79 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.80 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.81 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.82 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.83 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.84 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.85 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.855 Coverage by the Public Employees Retirement Association Governs coverage by the public employees retirement association for PERA members. 353.86 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.87 Volunteer Firefighters; Participation Sets rules for volunteer firefighters; participation under PERA. 353.88 This section has been repealed or is reserved in the PERA retirement chapter. 353.95 Account for Duluth Postemployment Benefits Governs account for duluth postemployment benefits for PERA members.