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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2001-117
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING THE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS), AUTHORIZING
THE PARTICIPATION OF THE ELECTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD IN THE PERS SYSTEM, AND PAYMENT OF THE REQUIRED
PREMIUMS
WHEREAS, prior to August 20, 2000, all compensated elected officials were automatically
included in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), per Alaska Statute; and
WHEREAS, the elected officials of the City of Seward have historically been participants in
the PERS system, and the City has paid the appropriate premiums to PERS to cover their
participation; and
WHEREAS, during the 2000 legislative session, House Bill 335 was passed and signed into
law, amending AS 39.35.125 (a), giving political subdivisions the right to determine whether or not
to include elected officials in the PERS system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Seward desires to continue to provide a fringe
benefit to elected officials, by allowing them to participate in the PERS system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is required to pass a Resolution specifically requesting the
inclusion of elected officials in the PERS system, in order for elected officials to be considered eligible
for PERS coverage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. Pursuant to AS 39.35.550 et seq. the City Council of the City of Seward (182)
hereby requests that the elected officials of the City of Seward be included in the Public Employees'
Retirement System of Alaska.
Section 2. The City of Seward (182) further requests that the inclusion of elected officials
in the PERS System of Alaska be made effective, retroactive to August 20, 2000, since the City has
continued to submit timely payment of premiums for officials previously considered eligible for PERS
coverage,
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2001-117
Section 3. The city manager ofthe City of Seward is authorized and directed to take any and
all steps necessary to enroll the elected officials in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and to
initiate a Participation Agreement Amendment between the City of Seward, and the State of Alaska,
Department of Administration.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 24th
day of September, 2001.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Edgar Blatchford, Mayor
AYES: Blatchford, Branson, Calhoon, Clark, Orr, Shafer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Brossow
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Patrick Reilly
City Clerk
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