N.J. Admin. Code § 17:5-1A.1
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Average annual compensation" means compensation received by the member during any three fiscal years of membership providing the largest possible benefit pursuant to N.J.S.A. 53:5A-3.
"Board of Trustees" or "Board" means the Board of Trustees of the SPRS established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 53:5A-30.
"Creditable service" means service rendered for which credit is allowed on the basis of contributions made by the member or the State.
"DCRP" means the Defined Contribution Retirement Program.
"Director" means the Director of the Division of Pensions and Benefits in the Department of the Treasury.
"Division" means the Division of Pensions and Benefits, Department of the Treasury, in the State of New Jersey.
"Employer" means the State of New Jersey.
"Employer Pensions and Benefits Information Connection" is a set of Internet-based applications that allow registered employers who have obtained authorization by the certifying officer of the location access to manage their employees' pensions and, if applicable, health benefit account information. The specific group of application buttons that are visible will depend on the type of employer and the level of access authorized by the certifying officer of the location.
"Final compensation" means, for employees enrolled into the SPRS on or before May 20, 2010, the average compensation received by the member in the last 12 months of creditable service preceding his or her retirement or death. Such term includes the value of the member's maintenance allowance for this same period. For employees enrolled into the SPRS on or after May 21, 2010, "final compensation" means the average annual compensation for the last three years of service, or any three fiscal years of membership that provide the largest possible benefit to the member or the member's beneficiary. Final compensation does not include extra compensation or money given in anticipation of retirement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 53:5A-3, regardless of the date of enrollment.
"Independent Medical Examiner" or "IME" means the physician or group of physicians contracted by the Division to perform an independent medical evaluation on disability retirement applicants.
"Member Benefits Online System" is a set of Internet-based applications that allow registered members access to manage their pension and, if applicable, health benefit account information.
"Medical Review Board" consists of three physicians, each responsible for reviewing all medical documentation submitted in relation to any applications submitted for ordinary or accidental disability retirement.
"Position" means a job title.
"Retirement System," "System" or "SPRS" means the State Police Retirement System of New Jersey as defined in N.J.S.A. 53:5A-4.
"Treating physician" is defined as someone who provides the member, or has provided the member, with medical treatment on an ongoing basis.
N.J. Admin. Code § 17:5-1A.1