1. (a) As used in this chapter, "local board" means the following:

   1. (1) For a unit that established a 1925 fund for its police officers, the local board described in IC 36-8-6-2 .
   2. (2) For a unit that established a 1937 fund for its firefighters, the local board described in IC 36-8-7-3 .
   3. (3) For a consolidated city that established a 1953 fund for its police officers, the local board described in IC 36-8-7.5-2 .
   4. (4) For a unit, other than a consolidated city, that did not establish a 1925 fund for its police officers or a 1937 fund for its firefighters, the local board described in subsection (b) or (c).
2. (b) If a unit did not establish a 1925 fund for its police officers, a local board shall be composed in the same manner described in IC 36-8-6-2 (b). However, if there is not a retired member of the department, no one shall be appointed to that position until such time as there is a retired member.
3. (c) If a unit did not establish a 1937 fund for its firefighters, a local board shall be composed in the same manner described in IC 36-8-7-3 (b). However, if there is not a retired member of the department, no one shall be appointed to that position until such time as there is a retired member.

As added by P.L.236-1996, SEC.5.