Grants retroactive membership with Tier IV status in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to William Kerr

This bill grants retroactive membership with Tier IV status in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System to William Kerr, a former employee of the Village of Cooperstown who was eligible for membership starting in 1984 but did not join at that time. The legislation requires Kerr to file an application within one year of the bill's effective date and ensures that any past service costs are covered by the Village of Cooperstown. Under this provision, Kerr will be treated as if he had been a member since his employment began, without receiving a refund of any contributions he previously made to the retirement system.