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What must retiring members do before starting the retirement process?
What must retiring members do before starting the retirement process?
- Call the Police and Firefighters' Retirement and Relief Board
- Submit a retirement request to the Employee Benefits Office
- Complete the F&EMSD Form 40.1
- Resolve any issues regarding prior service (correct)
What is the consequence of a member failing to return the required retirement documents on time?
What is the consequence of a member failing to return the required retirement documents on time?
- Automatic pension increase
- Immediate retirement approval
- Being held past the requested retirement date (correct)
- No impact on the retirement process
When are retiring members considered officially retired according to the information provided?
When are retiring members considered officially retired according to the information provided?
- When the Retirement Board acts on their application (correct)
- Once they have received their first retirement check
- After the notarized packet is obtained
- Upon submitting the retirement request
Where should members report for an exit interview upon resigning or retiring?
Where should members report for an exit interview upon resigning or retiring?
What is the purpose of F&EMSD Form 40.1 mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of F&EMSD Form 40.1 mentioned in the text?
What might happen if a retiring member's requested date for optional retirement is not consistent across all documents?
What might happen if a retiring member's requested date for optional retirement is not consistent across all documents?
What must members do concerning prior military service?
What must members do concerning prior military service?
'Applicants for optional retirement generally will not be required to make a personal appearance before the Retirement Board but may be required to do so at the Board's discretion.' This statement implies that:
'Applicants for optional retirement generally will not be required to make a personal appearance before the Retirement Board but may be required to do so at the Board's discretion.' This statement implies that:
'All members who retire or separate from the Department will be required to have the F&EMSD Form 40.1 completed by the applicable organizational elements.' What does this imply?
'All members who retire or separate from the Department will be required to have the F&EMSD Form 40.1 completed by the applicable organizational elements.' What does this imply?
What is the minimum age requirement for mandatory retirement?
What is the minimum age requirement for mandatory retirement?
How many days prior to their projected retirement date must members obtain a Retirement Packet from the Human Resources Office?
How many days prior to their projected retirement date must members obtain a Retirement Packet from the Human Resources Office?
What is included in the Retirement Packet obtained from the Human Resources Office?
What is included in the Retirement Packet obtained from the Human Resources Office?
Where must the completed and notarized Retirement Packet be returned?
Where must the completed and notarized Retirement Packet be returned?
In addition to the Retirement Packet, what other report must members prepare?
In addition to the Retirement Packet, what other report must members prepare?
What information should be included in the Special Report submitted through the Chain of Command?
What information should be included in the Special Report submitted through the Chain of Command?
What happens after the Fire and EMS Chief signs the Special Report?
What happens after the Fire and EMS Chief signs the Special Report?
If the retirement physical waiver is not granted, what is the next step according to the text?
If the retirement physical waiver is not granted, what is the next step according to the text?
What option is available for members retiring to potentially increase the annuity for a designated beneficiary?
What option is available for members retiring to potentially increase the annuity for a designated beneficiary?
What is the maximum reduction percentage that can be applied to the designee's increased annuity based on their age difference with the retiring member?
What is the maximum reduction percentage that can be applied to the designee's increased annuity based on their age difference with the retiring member?
What is the purpose of the Police and Firefighter's Retirement and Relief Board?
What is the purpose of the Police and Firefighter's Retirement and Relief Board?
How many members are on the Police and Firefighter's Retirement and Relief Board?
How many members are on the Police and Firefighter's Retirement and Relief Board?
Under what circumstances are members of the police and fire departments compulsorily retired?
Under what circumstances are members of the police and fire departments compulsorily retired?
What is the process for a member to request a waiver of the compulsory retirement age?
What is the process for a member to request a waiver of the compulsory retirement age?
What happens if a member does not request a waiver of the compulsory retirement age?
What happens if a member does not request a waiver of the compulsory retirement age?
What is the role of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in the Police and Firefighter's Retirement and Relief Board?
What is the role of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in the Police and Firefighter's Retirement and Relief Board?
What is the purpose of having a physician serve on the Police and Firefighter's Retirement and Relief Board?
What is the purpose of having a physician serve on the Police and Firefighter's Retirement and Relief Board?
What is the relationship between the Police and Firefighter's Retirement and Relief Board and the D.C. Personnel Office?
What is the relationship between the Police and Firefighter's Retirement and Relief Board and the D.C. Personnel Office?
What is the relationship between the Police and Firefighter's Retirement and Relief Board and the D.C. Fire and EMS Department?
What is the relationship between the Police and Firefighter's Retirement and Relief Board and the D.C. Fire and EMS Department?
What is the relationship between the Police and Firefighter's Retirement and Relief Board and the Department of Human Services?
What is the relationship between the Police and Firefighter's Retirement and Relief Board and the Department of Human Services?
