Scott Allen Mundell

The board reviewed several requests for staff to remain in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP), including approval for two employees and denial of another. Disability retirement applications were addressed, with one member sent for an independent medical examination, one application tabled for future review due to missing documentation, and one application denied. The board also approved a request for a retiree to return to work while retaining their pension and determined that three new job classifications within the Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry are ineligible for inclusion in the CORP.

The board meeting addresses various personnel and administrative matters related to the retirement plan. Key discussion topics include requests from employees to remain in specific retirement systems while transitioning roles, reviews of disability retirement pension applications, and requests from retirees returning to work to retain their existing pensions. Additionally, the board will determine the eligibility of a newly created job classification for inclusion in the retirement plan and hold a general discussion regarding future scheduling.

The Board reviewed applications for members requesting to remain in the ASRS or CORP plans, ultimately approving these requests. The Board held a rehearing for a disability pension application, which was denied after discussion. Additionally, the Board tabled an IME review for a disability pension and directed another applicant to undergo an IME. Requests from return-to-work retirees to retain their pensions with an alternate contribution rate were approved. Finally, the Board determined that the new CADD Administrator position is not eligible for inclusion in the CORP plan.

The meeting addressed several key operational items for the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan. Discussion included requests from three individuals regarding remaining in either the CORP or ASRS systems based on recent employment transfers. The Board also reviewed and approved a request from a retiree, Arnoldo Medrano, to retain his CORP pension while returning to work in a full-time CORP position, requiring an Alternate Contribution Rate. Furthermore, the Board determined that a newly created position, Records Management Specialist, does not meet the merit criteria for inclusion in the CORP retirement plan.

The Local CORP Board meeting agenda included several key discussions and potential actions. Discussions focused on requests for current members to remain in the ASRS/CORP system despite changing employment statuses or roles, specifically involving Meriah Perry, Erica Altigieri, and Kozue Whitley. The Board also addressed requests from retired members, such as Arnoldo Medrano, who returned to full-time employment and sought to retain their CORP pension with an Alternate Contribution Rate. Furthermore, the Board planned to discuss the eligibility of a new position classification, Records Management Specialist - Job Code S08593, for inclusion in CORP. The meeting concluded with a public comment period.