38-797

38-797. Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "ASRS" means the Arizona state retirement system established by article 2 of this chapter.

2. "Assets" means the accumulated resources of the LTD program.

3. "Board" means the ASRS board established pursuant to section 38-713.

4. "Compensation" has the same meaning prescribed in section 38-711.

5. "Depository" means a bank in which the monies of the LTD program are deposited and collateralized as provided by law.

6. "Employer" has the same meaning prescribed in section 38-711.

7. "Employer contributions" means all amounts paid into the LTD program by an employer.

8. "Fiscal year" has the same meaning prescribed in section 38-711.

9. "LTD program" means the long-term disability program established by this article.

10. "Member" has the same meaning prescribed in section 38-711.

11. "Monthly compensation" means one-twelfth of a member's annual compensation paid and payable in the fiscal year during which a member becomes disabled.

12. "Normal retirement date" has the same meaning prescribed in section 38-711.

13. "Political subdivision" has the same meaning prescribed in section 38-711.

14. "State" has the same meaning prescribed in section 38-711.