Common use of Referendum Clause in Contracts

Referendum. (a) Each local governmental subdivision or special authority or district desiring inclusion in the state Social Security agreement under subdivision 1 must request such coverage by submitting a formal resolution to the director, including a specification therein of the desired starting date for Social Security coverage. (b) The director shall authorize a referendum on the question of extending the provisions of United States Code, title 42, sections 426, 426-1, and 1395c. The director shall supervise the referendum in accordance with the requirements of United States Code, title 42, section 418, on the date or dates set. The cost of the referendum must be borne by the requesting retirement plan, or the requesting special authority or district. The notice of the referendum provided to each eligible employee must contain a statement sufficient to inform the person of the rights available as an employee in Medicare qualified government employment and the employee contribution rates applicable to the program. The referendum must permit each eligible employee the opportunity to vote in the referendum in accordance with the requirements in the Social Security Act. The director, on receiving satisfactory evidence that the conditions specified in United States Code, title 42, section 418(d)(7) have been met, must so certify to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.‌

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Optional Medicare Coverage Agreement, Optional Medicare Coverage Agreement

Referendum. (a) Each local governmental subdivision or special authority or district desiring inclusion in the state Social Security agreement under subdivision 1 must request such coverage by submitting a formal resolution to the director, including a specification therein of the desired starting date for Social Security coverage. (b) The director shall authorize a referendum on the question of extending the provisions of United States Code, title 42, sections 426, 426-1, and 1395c. The director shall supervise the referendum in accordance with the requirements of United States Code, title 42, section 418, on the date or dates set. The cost of the referendum must be borne by the requesting retirement plan, or the requesting special authority or district. The notice of the referendum provided to each eligible employee must contain a statement sufficient to inform the person of the rights available as an employee in Medicare qualified government employment and the employee contribution rates applicable to the program. The referendum must permit each eligible employee the opportunity to vote in the referendum in accordance with the requirements in the Social Security Act. The director, on receiving satisfactory evidence that the conditions specified in United States Code, title 42, section 418(d)(7) have been met, must so certify to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.‌Services.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Optional Medicare Coverage Agreement