Governmental units (except school districts, and special education cooperatives) may, at their option, change from the 600-hour annual standard to a 1,000-hour annual standard by adopting and filing resolution Form 6.68, ”Resolution - Adoption of the 1,000 Hour Standard for IMRF Participation.” (The 1,000-hour standard did not exist before January 1, 1982.) If the 1,000-hour annual standard is adopted, it cannot be revoked.
The 1,000 hour annual standard for IMRF covered positions must be applied to all positions within that governmental unit, including elected officials.
If an employer changes its hourly standard from 600 to 1,000, any member who participated under that employer before it changed its hourly standard remains grandfathered under 600 hours. The member participates in IMRF under that employer if the position requires 600 hours or more, even if the employer now has a 1,000-hour standard.
If the elected position no longer qualifies for participation, the governing body should pass a resolution to terminate participation of the position. See Form 6.64T (Exhibit HH).
Download and Print Form 6.68
View Exhibit 6II