Any township with a volunteer fire department may establish a deferred compensation program for its volunteer firefighters. Such a program may be financed by the township or by the volunteer firefighters and may be managed through the township or through an insurance company or other financial institution. Such program shall be established by ordinance. Each township shall establish requirements for participation in the program. Participation in the program of deferred compensation shall be at the option of the volunteer firefighter.

Source: SL 1986, ch 71, § 3.