Special Bulletins (Volume 80-90)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1917. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... Civilian Employees of the State. By chapter 556, an increase in annual salary of 10 per cent is made, during the war, to all civilian employees of the State now receiving compensation of less than $1,500 per year. If the present salary received by any employee plus any maintenance received from the State equals or exceeds $1,500 per year such employee is not entitled to the benefits of the act. Retirement Pensions for State Employees Five measures enacted in 1918 relate to the general subject of retirement systems upon pension for employees in State, service. One deals with a general system for all State and municipal employees and the others with a system for particular departments in State service. Commission on General Pension System. Chapter 111 creates a State Commission of five members to inquire into the subject of retirement pensions for all State and municipal officers and employees with special reference to the financial problem involved. The Commission is to consist of the State Superintendent of Insurance, two members appointed by the Governor, and two members appointed by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the Assembly, respectively. An appropriation of $5,000 is made and a report is to be made to the Legislature on February 1, 1919. Retirement of State Hospital Employees. Chapter 499 amends the retirement system for employees of State hospitals so as to include officers as well as employees; extends the system so as to include all State hospitals and the bureau of deportation and the psychiatric institute; limits the maximum annuity to $1,500 per year; provides that maintenance shall not be considered in computing contributions or annuities of officers; and provides for representation of officers and of employees on the retirement board. Re...