S99 - Fire, Rescue, and Safety Worker System Changes (SL 2015-88)

Overview: S.L. 2015-88 amends the laws for the following systems: Local Firefighters' Relief Funds; Statewide Firefighters' Relief Fund; State Fire Protection Grant Fund; Volunteer Safety Workers Assistance Fund; Rescue Squad Workers' Relief Fund; NC Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Pension Fund; Law-Enforcement Officers,' Firemen's, Rescue Squad Workers' and Civil Air Patrol Members' Death Benefits Act; and clarifies government control of certain fire departments. The following is a brief overview of the changes:

• Amends the definition of "fire district" and "firefighter or fireman" in five statutory Articles.
• Amends the powers and duties of the Board of Trustees for the Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Pension Fund.
• Amends the Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Pension Fund pertaining to the certification of firefighters and rescue squad workers.
• Makes several amendments to the Rescue Squad Worker's Relief Fund.
• Makes several amendments to the Law-Enforcement Officers', Firemen's, Rescue Squad Workers' and Civil Air Patrol Members' Death Benefits Act.
• Clarifies government control of certain fire departments.

This act became effective July 1, 2015.