§ 68221

Added by Stats. 2009, 2nd Ex. Sess., Ch. 9, Sec. 3. Effective May 21, 2009.

To clarify ambiguities and inconsistencies in terms with regard to judges and justices and to ensure uniformity statewide, the following shall apply for purposes of Sections 68220 to 68222, inclusive:

(a)“Benefits” and “benefit” shall include federally regulated benefits, as described in Section 71627, and deferred compensation plan benefits, such as 401(k) and 457 plans, as described in Section 71628, and may also include professional development allowances.
(b)“Salary” and “compensation” shall have the meaning as set forth in Section 1241.

Other sections in Chapter 1.5 - Compensation of Justices and Judges of Courts of Record

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