The Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission’s Legal Unit assists the Commission with various responsibilities including, but not limited to:
Commission Operations
- Responding to questions and concerns of the Commission Members
- Day-to-day advice to the Commission staff with regard to all aspects of PERAC operations
Legal Representation
- Drafting legal opinion letters in response to written inquiries
- Representing the Commission in hearings before administrative agencies
- Defending the Commission in the Superior Court or assisting the Office of the Attorney General
Retirement Board Education
- Drafting memoranda to inform Board Members and staff of new legal developments, decisions, and amendments to Chapter 32.
- Preparing educational materials and presentations for retirement boards
Legal Oversight
- Reviewing applications for disability retirement and accidental death benefits
- Reviewing and approving the supplementary rules of retirement boards
Resources
Contact for Legal Unit
Online
Phone
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
For deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired
Call to report suspected pension fraud