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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INVOLUNTARY DISABILITY RETIREMENT OF GERALD MASZCZAK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (“County”) is a body politic and corporate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1 and vested with all rights contained therein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic (“Board”) is vested with managing the property, finances, and affairs of the County; and
WHEREAS, to apply for Involuntary Disability Retirement, the State of New Jersey, Division of Pensions and Benefits requires local employers to adopt a resolution by the governing body stating that, in the employing authority’s opinion, the employee is totally and permanently disabled from fulfilling his/her job duties; and
WHEREAS, Gerald Maszczak has been totally and permanently disabled from fulfilling his job duties as a Correctional Police Officer since June 9, 2023, and is seeking authorization from the Board to apply for Involuntary Disability Retirement with the Division of Pensions and Benefits, effective September 1, 2024; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the July 31, 2024 Administration and Finance Committee meeting, and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic authorizes the Involuntary Disability Retirement of Gerald Maszczak, as he has been found totally and permanently disabled from fulfilling his job duties as a Sheriff’s Officer, effective September 1, 2024.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, Director of Human Resources and Director of the Board are authorized to take any action necessary to carry out the purpose of this Resolution.
SF August 13, 2024