B.C. MLA's are eligible to collect a pension after they have served 6 years as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of B.C. There are 22 members that were first elected in 2009 that will be eligible if they get RE-ELECTED and serve out their term to qualify for there 6 years. There are 2 MLA's elected in 2012 that may also qualify by 2017 if they are RE-ELECTED.The Liberal Part has the majority of the 24 with 14 bubble-boys, while there are 9 NDP and 1 Independent.
Retiring or defeated MLAs can earn their regular MLA salary – $102,000 per year – for anywhere from four to 15 months after leaving office until they find work. They can also be reimbursed for up to $9,000 for job training.
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