Georgia Code, Title 47, Chapter 16, Article 3 - Membership in and Contributions to the Fund

• § 47-16-40 - Application for Membership in the Fund; Contents of Application; Claim for Credit for Prior Service
  In order to become a member of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, an applicant must meet the following requirements: (1) He must be...
• § 47-16-41 - Delayed Application for Membership in the Fund; Credit for Prior Service As a Sheriff, Member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or Peace Officer
  (a) Any duly qualified and commissioned sheriff who would be eligible to become a member but for the provisions of paragraph (2) of Code...
• § 47-16-42 - Effect of Membership or Participation in Other Retirement Programs on Membership and Benefits Under This Chapter
  Membership in this retirement fund shall not be affected by membership or participation in any other fund or retirement system. There shall be no...
• § 47-16-43 - Requirements for Continued Active Membership in the Fund
  In order to retain active membership in the fund, each member must: (1) Continue serving as a sheriff; (2) Pay to the secretary-treasurer membership...
• § 47-16-44 - Removal From Active Membership Roll; Requirements for Reinstatement to Active Membership; Claim for Credit for Service During Period of Inactive Membership
  (a) If a member fails to comply with the requirements of Code Section 47-16-43 for any reason, the board shall remove him from the...

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