The purpose of this Plan is to provide a supplemental retirement plan with quality, cost-effective investment options and excellent customer service. At the discretion of the employee or the estate of the employee, the accumulated sick leave may be paid in a single lump sum or may be deferred as deferred.The City offers comprehensive benefits for all regular full-time employees. Regular part-time employees are provided benefits on a prorated basis. A 457(b) plan is a tax-deferred retirement savings plan. Funds are withdrawn from an employee's income without being taxed and are only taxed upon withdrawal.