43:13-23.Ā  Definitions
As used in this article,Ā  "a year of service"Ā  shall consist of such part ofĀ  the calendar year as the life guard force is normally employed and the "year'sĀ  salary"Ā  means the salary a life guard receives during the time of his normalĀ  employment in any calendar year.Ā  If the salary is payable on a per diem basisĀ  the pension commission may determine the length of service and the amount ofĀ  the year's salary by averaging the salary theretofore received by the lifeĀ  guard or officer during the then past three years or in any other equitableĀ  manner and may determine in that case what constitutes a year's salary and aĀ  year's service.
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