Section 31IAC5-10-1. Definitions

   The following definitions apply throughout this rule:

(1) "Eligible retiree" means an individual who:

(A) has at least ten (10) years of creditable service with a state agency;

(B) retires after June 30, 2000;

(C) has accrued but unused and uncompensated sick, vacation, or personal leave on the employee's retirement date; and

(D) has not previously received the benefits of converting leave under this rule.

(2) "Retire" means terminate state employment at a time when the eligible retiree is entitled to begin receiving pension benefits from a public pension plan as a consequence of the retiree's state service.

(3) "State agency" means an authority, board, branch, commission, committee, department, division, or other instrumentality of state government, but does not include the following:

(A) A state educational institution (as defined in IC 20-12-0.5-1).

(B) A state elected official's office.

(C) The legislative and judicial branches of state government.

(State Personnel Department; 31 IAC 5-10-1; filed May 10, 2012, 2:32 p.m.: 20120606-IR-031110446FRA)