Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Board." A pension board created by a city under section 14341(a) (relating to pension board and duties). "Employed," "employed by the city" or "in the employment of any city." The terms include: (1) Each individual in the service of cities creating a pension fund and a pension board in accordance with this subchapter, who is not, on June 28, 1951, otherwise protected by pensions authorized under this chapter. (2) A volunteer firefighter who becomes a member of the pension fund. "Employees." The term includes: (1) Each individual in the service of cities creating a pension fund and a pension board in accordance with this subchapter, who is not, on June 28, 1951, otherwise protected by pensions authorized under this chapter. (2) A volunteer firefighter who becomes a member of the pension fund. (3) Officers and officials of the city, whether elected or appointed. "Fund." A pension fund created by a city under section 14340(a) (relating to pension for employees other than police or city-paid firefighters). "Volunteer firefighter." A driver of firefighting apparatus or ambulances, regularly employed and paid by a volunteer fire company rendering services recognized and accepted by a city.