Opinion No.

The Honorable Sharon Trusty State Senator P.O. Box 9026 Russellville, AR 72811

Dear Senator Trusty:

You have requested my opinion on a matter involving several retirees who are vested in the Russellville Police Pension and Relief System and who would like to participate in the municipal health care plan. You state that these retirees retired before A.C.A. § 24-12-129 became effective. Given this circumstance, you have asked:(1) Are these retirees eligible to participate in Russellville's current health care plan?(2) If so, are there any circumstances under which Russellville may deny them the…