Combs v. Cheek

Robert H. Dudley, Justice.

Appellee, James E. Cheek, Jr., retired as fire chief after twenty-three years of service with the El Dorado Fire Department. A retired fireman is entitled to a monthly retirement benefit equal to one-half of the salary attached to the rank held at the time of retirement. Ark. Stat. Ann. § 19-2204 (Repl. 1980 and Supp. 1983). In addition, a retired fireman is entitled to a lump sum payment for a limited amount of unused accumulated sick leave. Ark. Stat. Ann.§ 19-1720 (Repl. 1980 and Supp. 1983). Appellee asked the Board of Trustees of the El Dorado Firemen’s Relief…