19-3-412. Optional membership. (1) The following employees in covered employment may become members of the retirement system at their option at any time during their employment in a covered position by filing a membership card with the board:
     (a) elected officials of the state or local governments who are paid on a salary or wage basis rather than on a per diem or other reimbursement basis;
     (b) part-time employees serving in employment that does not exceed a total of 960 hours of employment covered by this chapter in any fiscal year;
     (c) employees directly appointed by the governor;
     (d) employees working 6 months or less for the legislative branch to perform work related to the legislative session;
     (e) the chief administrative officer of any city or county;
     (f) employees of county hospitals or rest homes in counties of the third, sixth, and seventh class.
     (2) If an employee declines optional membership, the employee shall execute a statement waiving membership and the employer shall retain the statement.

     History: En. Sec. 50, Ch. 265, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 208, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 370, L. 1997.