Pennsylvania § 14339 - Definitions.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 14339 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14339. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Board." A pension board created by a city under section 14341(a) (relating to pension board and duties).
"Employed," "employed by the city" or "in the employment of any city." The terms include:
(1) Each individual in the service of cities creating a pension fund and a pension board in accordance with this subchapter, who is not, on June 28, 1951, otherwise protected by pensions authorized under this chapter.
(2) A volunteer firefighter who becomes a member of the pension fund.
"Employees." The term includes:
(1) Each individual in the service of cities creating a pension fund and a pension board in accordance with this subchapter, who is not, on June 28, 1951, otherwise protected by pensions authorized under this chapter.
(2) A volunteer firefighter who becomes a member of the pension fund.
(3) Officers and officials of the city, whether elected or appointed.
"Fund." A pension fund created by a city under section 14340(a) (relating to pension for employees other than police or city-paid firefighters).
"Volunteer firefighter." A driver of firefighting apparatus or ambulances, regularly employed and paid by a volunteer fire company rendering services recognized and accepted by a city.
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