§ 15. Pension and Contributions Not Assignable or Subject to Garnishment, Execution, Levy, or Attachment; Exceptions.

(1)

Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3), none of the moneys, pensions, accumulated contributions or other benefits mentioned in this retirement plan shall be assignable, either in law or in equity, or be subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process.

(2)

The right of a member to a pension, to the return of accumulated member contributions, or to any other benefit under the provisions of this retirement plan shall be subject to award by a court of competent jurisdiction pertaining to alimony or child support, if so provided under applicable Florida law. If an award or order requires the retirement plan to withhold payment of a pension, accumulated member contributions, or other benefit from the person to whom it is due, or requires the retirement plan to make payment to a spouse, former spouse, or child, the withholding or payment provisions of the award shall be effective only against the amounts as they become payable to the individual being paid the pension or other benefit. These limitations shall not apply to accumulated member contributions of an individual who is neither a participant or a vested former participant.

(3)

A member may assign, to the City or the Orlando Federal Credit Union, the right to a refund of accumulated member contributions in the event of termination of participation.

(Laws of Fla. ch. 22414(1943), § 15; Laws of Fla. ch. 95-482, § 15; Ord. of 6-24-2002, § 5, Doc. #020624704)