43:13-22.51.Ā  Retirement system
In each city, as defined in this act, an employees' retirement system shallĀ  be and is hereby created, set apart, maintained and administered in the mannerĀ  prescribed in this act, for the benefit of employees of such city and theĀ  widows, widowers, minor children and dependent parents of such employees; andĀ  also of all contributors to, participants in, and beneficiaries of any pensionĀ  fund in operation in such city, at the time of the effective date of this act,Ā  under and by virtue of article 2, chapter 13, Title 43 of the Revised Statutes. The retirement system so created shall have the powers and privileges of aĀ  corporation and in no event shall be liable for the payment of any pension orĀ  other benefits payable on account of members or their dependents for whichĀ  reserves have not been previously created from funds contributed by the city orĀ  by the members for such benefits.

L.1964, c. 275, s. 2.
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