40A:14-116 - Special compensation for permanently disabled members or officers; conditions - New Jersey Statutes

40A:14-116.  Special compensation for permanently disabled members or officers;  conditions
    If a member or officer of a county police department or force is permanently  disabled from injuries received while in the performance of his duties and the  chief or authority in charge of such police department or force shall recommend  that special compensation be granted and a physician, appointed by the board of  chosen freeholders of the county, shall certify as to the probable permanency  of such disability, the board of chosen freeholders of the county, by  resolution, in their discretion, may provide for special compensation to said  disabled member or officer and the amount thereof and manner of payment, either  in a lump sum or by an annual allowance during such disability, but such  special compensation, plus any pension paid and any award for workmen's  compensation shall not exceed the salary payable at the time of the sustaining  of the injuries.  The board of chosen freeholders of the county shall include  appropriate budget items and provide for the payment of such special  compensation.

     L.1971, c. 197, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1971.