ARE-1.6-1
6/12/07 Page 7
channels to their the Provost or appropriate vice president at least three months in advance of the desired retirement date.
B. Normal Retirement
The normal retirement date for all employees of the University is hereby established as the end of the university's fiscal year in which the employee attains age 65.
C. Mandatory Retirement
With the exception of a mandatory retirement date for all law enforcement officers, no mandatory retirement date is applicable to employees of the University of Kentucky. The mandatory retirement date for all law enforcement officers of the University of Kentucky shall be at the end of the University's fiscal year in which the employee attains age 70.
D. Disability Retirement
1. Prior to Normal Retirement Date
An employee with an extended period of service to the University may, at the discretion of the President, be permitted to retire prior to age 65, upon the employee's request if same is supported by a statement of a licensed physician certifying that the employee cannot engage in normal employment because of physical or mental disability. The benefit level in such a special case shall be related to the period of service and rate of compensation at retirement, and shall be conditioned upon continuance of the employee's total disability.
2. Subsequent to Normal Retirement Date
An employee who has elected to continue in employment beyond his or her normal retirement date, as established herein, may be required to retire in the event that the said employee's condition of health becomes such that it prevents the discharge of assigned duties and responsibilities.
VII.    Retirement Benefits
A.      Benefits through Retirement Plan Carriers
Each participant is entitled, upon separation of service, at retirement or upon electing participation in the Phased Retirement Program under AR II-1.6-2, to