Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 45-21.5 – West Warwick Pension PlanHistory of Section.


§ 45-21.5-1	Legislative findings
§ 45-21.5-2	Alternative acceptance by the town of West Warwick for West Warwick school and municipal employees
§ 45-21.5-3	Retiree participation in retirement plan for school and municipal employees
§ 45-21.5-4	Alternative acceptance by the town of West Warwick of optional retirement for police and firefighters
§ 45-21.5-5	Retiree participation in optional retirement plan for police and fire
§ 45-21.5-6	Transfer of assets
§ 45-21.5-7	Funding improvement period
§ 45-21.5-8	Withdrawal from the municipal employees’ retirement system

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