Section 45-8A-22.88 Appeal of final decision of retirement board. - Alabama Statutes

Section 45-8A-22.88

Appeal of final decision of retirement board.

Within 30 days after any final decision of the retirement board, any party, including the governing body of the city, aggrieved at the decision of the retirement board may appeal from such decision to the Circuit Court of Calhoun County. Such appeal shall be de novo and shall be heard by a judge sitting without a jury. Upon the taking of such appeal, the appellant shall serve notice thereof upon the secretary-treasurer. Such appeal shall be heard by the court at the earliest possible date. No bond shall be required for such an appeal. Such an appeal shall be perfected by the appellant filing a notice thereof with the clerk of the court. An appeal may be taken from any decision of the court to the court of civil appeals in the manner provided by law and/or rule for taking appeals in other cases.

(Act 2002-298, p. 815, §30; Act 2002-304, p. 841, §30.)