California § 45342 - Any pension or retirement system adopted shall be on a sound actuarial basis and

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§ 45342. Any pension or retirement system adopted shall be on a sound actuarial basis and

Any pension or retirement system adopted shall be on a sound actuarial basis and provide for contributions by both the city and the employee members of the system which shall be based on percentages of pay roll to be changed only by adjustments on account of experience under the system.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 45342 cover?

Section 45342 ("Any pension or retirement system adopted shall be on a sound actuarial basis and") 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.

How do I cite California § 45342?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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