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1' <br /> living increases in accordance with Code §401(a)(17)(B). Except for <br /> purposes of determining the maximum 3-highest consecutive year average r <br /> compensation under Code §415, in determining average compensation and <br /> accrued benefits for any plan year which begins on or after January 1, <br /> 2002, the annual compensation for each participant which is taken into <br /> account shall not exceed $200,000, as adjusted for cost-of-living increases <br /> in accordance with Code §401(a)(17)(B). The $200,000 limit on annual ; <br /> compensation shall be adjusted for cost-of-living increases in accordance <br /> with Code §401(a)(17)(B). The cost-of-living adjustment in effect for a <br /> calendar year applies to annual compensation for the determination period k. <br /> that begins with or within such calendar year. <br /> (d) Compensation Limitation Election Available To Certain Members: Except <br /> for purposes of determining Code §415 limitations, any member who is a <br /> highly compensated employee may elect for any plan year, on a form <br /> prescribed by the administrator, to limit his or her compensation for all <br /> purposes under this plan. <br /> (e) Certain Amounts Excluded From Compensation: However, <br /> notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, except for purposes of Code <br /> §415 limitations, any amount which would otherwise be considered <br /> compensation under this Section but which is received by a member as an <br /> expense allowance will not be considered compensation for purposes of <br /> the plan <br /> "Early retirement age" means the date prior to normal retirement age that the <br /> member has attained age 50 and has completed 20 years of service. <br /> "Employee" means any appointive probationary or permanent full-time <br /> commissioned salaried members of the police and fire departments of the city. In <br /> case of doubt as to whether any person is an employee within the meaning of this <br /> chapter, the decision of the board of trustees shall be final. <br /> "Member" means a member of the retirement system as defined in this <br /> section. <br /> "Normal retirement age" means the later of the date that the member <br /> completes twenty-five years of service after attaining age 50. <br /> "Pension" means the annual payments for life which shall be payable in <br /> equal monthly installments to a retiree or to a beneficiary. <br /> "Plan sponsor" shall mean the City of University City, a political <br /> subdivision of the state of Missouri. <br /> "Qualified military service" shall have the same meaning as defined in <br /> section 414(u) of the Code. <br /> Restated Police Pension Plan— City of University City Page 6 <br />