By Joey Oliver
mlive.com
BAY CITY, Mich. — Retired law enforcement officers and prosecutors in Bay County can now return to work without facing an annual hour restriction under a policy change approved this week by commissioners.
The Bay County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday, Oct. 6, to eliminate a 1,000-hour annual work cap for retirees who return to positions in the prosecutor’s office and sheriff’s department.
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The amendment to Section 4.054 Subsection A of the county retirement ordinance brings local policy in line with state legislation.
The change follows Public Act 67, which the Michigan Legislature passed in July. Previously, retirees who returned to work were limited to 1,000 hours per year to maintain their pension status.
When commissioners asked how many employees were currently seeking to exceed the threshold, officials said none were in that position.
The restriction had effectively prevented retirees from coming back for extended schedules.
Board members said the policy gives the prosecutor and sheriff departments flexibility to tap experienced former staff when facing staffing challenges.
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