| Topic: | Eligibility |
| Subtopic: | Participation in IMRF/Member: Employer Determination |
| Date: | 5/25/1995 |
| Status: | Inactive |
WHEREAS, section 7-200 of the Illinois Pension Code gives the Board of Trustees of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund the authority to make administrative decisions on participation and coverage, as well as on the other matters which are necessary for carrying out the intent of Article 7 of the Pension Code; and
WHEREAS, the IMRF Board of Trustees has previously ruled that it is the responsibility of each IMRF participating unit of government to determine whether a person performing services for that governmental unit is an employee or an independent contractor; and
WHEREAS, the IMRF Board of Trustees has previously ruled that it is the responsibility of each IMRF participating unit of government to determine if an employee’s position is expected to satisfy the standard hours for IMRF participation; and
WHEREAS, the IMRF staff has the responsibility to interpret Article 7 of the Illinois Pension Code and to assist each participating unit of government in making decisions on eligibility for IMRF participation by furnishing instructions and guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the determination of eligibility for individual participation in IMRF, within the requirements of the Illinois Pension Code and under the guidelines as provided by IMRF, is the responsibility of each unit of government. Be it further resolved that the ultimate responsibility for such determination belongs to the governing body of each unit of government.