Tate v. Teachers Retirement System of Ga.

Clarke, Presiding Justice.

Dr. Horace Tate retired January 1, 1983, from his position as Executive Secretary Emeritus of the GAE (Georgia Association of Educators). He had held this position for one year. The Teachers Retirement System (TRS) calculated his retirement benefits according to a statutory formula based on years of creditable service and the highest average salary over a two-year period. At the time of his retirement, Dr. Tate had 39% years of creditable service. Dr. Tate has not been a public employee or public officer since 1961 except for service as a legislator which is not…