Vermont § 287 - Retirement generally

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 287 — Retirement generally, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 287. Retirement generally

  • (a) The Retirement Board may permanently retire any employee, appointive officer, and
    the Mayor who has reached age 55 with at least three years of service or who has become
    disabled. In the Police and Fire Departments, the requisite age for retirement shall
    be 45 with at least three years of service. (b) Upon the retirement of any person, he or she shall be entitled to receive from the
    Retirement Fund an amount based upon the provisions found in the retirement ordinance.
    Any such pension may be increased by cost of living increases as provided for by the
    ordinance.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 287

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 287 cover?

Section 287 ("Retirement generally") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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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