Bonner v. County of San Diego

Opinion

BENKE, Acting P. J.

INTRODUCTION

The County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 (the CERL) (Gov. Code, 1 § 31450) establishes retirement allowances for persons classified as “general members” (see § 31670 et seq.) and more generous retirement allowances for persons classified as “safety members” (see § 31662 et seq.). Although safety members receive more generous benefits, they must contribute to their county retirement systems at a higher rate than general members. (Compare § 31620 et seq. with § 31639 et seq.)

Section 31469.4 defines safety members to include “persons employed as probation…