Oregon Statutes 237.645 – Options for legislators who are not members of Public Employees Retirement System
(1) A person who is appointed or elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly and who is not a member of the Public Employees Retirement System at the time of the appointment or election:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 237.645
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) May not become a member of the Public Employees Retirement System for the purpose of service in the Legislative Assembly.
(b) May elect to become a legislator member of the state deferred compensation plan under ORS § 237.655 for the purpose of service in the Legislative Assembly.
(2) An election under this section does not affect the ability of a person appointed or elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly to participate in the state deferred compensation plan in the manner provided by ORS § 243.401 to 243.507 as other than a legislator member under ORS § 237.655. [2013 s.s. c.3 § 7]
237.645 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 237 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.