The following words as used in this Subchapter, unless a different meaning is clearly required by the context, shall have the following meanings:
- (1) "Officer" shall mean a law enforcement officer as defined in G.S. 128-21(11d) and G.S. 135-1(11c).
- (2) "Officer Trainee" shall mean a cadet or officer trainee who is a full‑time employee enrolled in training schools or academies of the State and any political subdivision thereof and who will become an officer at the completion of the training.
- (3) "Participant" shall mean an Officer or Officer Trainee.
- (4) "Separate Insurance Benefit Plan" shall mean the employee welfare benefit plan created in G.S. 143‑166.60.
- (5) "Service" shall mean service as an Officer for which compensation is paid.
History Note: Authority G.S. 128-28(g); 135-6(f); 143-166.60(b); 143-166.60(d);
Eff. August 1, 1983;
Amended Eff. August 1, 1988; April 1, 1985;
Readopted Eff. March 1, 2023.