California § 20970 - The determining qualification for retirement and the benefit provided under Secti
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§ 20970. The determining qualification for retirement and the benefit provided under Secti
The determining qualification for retirement and the benefit provided under Section 21546 and calculating benefits payable upon death before retirement other than that provided under Section 21546, a year of service shall be credited for each year during which the member was employed throughout the year on a part-time basis and was engaged in his or her duties the full amount of time he or she was required by his or her employment to be so engaged. In calculating service to determine the qualification, credit for fractional years shall be granted to the extent of the fraction derived by dividing the time during which the member was engaged in his or her duties within the year, by the time he or she was required by his or her employment to be so engaged.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20970
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20970 cover?
Section 20970 ("The determining qualification for retirement and the benefit provided under Secti") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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