Washington Code 41.40.062 – Optional entry of system by political subdivisions or associations of political subdivisions — Procedure — School districts declared employers and eligible employees members of system — Exception
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(1) The members and appointive and elective officials of any political subdivision or association of political subdivisions of the state may become members of the retirement system by the approval of the local legislative authority.
Terms Used In Washington Code 41.40.062
- Member: means any employee included in the membership of the retirement system, as provided for in RCW 41. See Washington Code 41.40.010
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
- Retirement: means withdrawal from active service with a retirement allowance as provided by this chapter. See Washington Code 41.40.010
- Retirement system: means the public employees' retirement system provided for in this chapter. See Washington Code 41.40.010
(2) On and after September 1, 1965, every school district of the state of Washington shall be an employer under this chapter. Every member of each school district who is eligible for membership under RCW 41.40.023 shall be a member of the retirement system and participate on the same basis as a person who first becomes a member through the admission of any employer into the retirement system on and after April 1, 1949, except that after August 31, 2000, school districts will no longer be employers for the public employees’ retirement system plan 2 or plan 3.
[ 2000 c 247 § 106; 1998 c 341 § 602; 1995 c 286 § 4; 1991 c 35 § 93; 1971 ex.s. c 271 § 12; 1969 c 128 § 13; 1965 c 84 § 1; 1963 c 174 § 16; 1961 c 291 § 13; 1953 c 200 § 19; 1951 c 50 § 13; 1949 c 240 § 27; 1947 c 274 § 43; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 11072-42. Formerly RCW 41.40.410.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1998 c 341: See RCW 41.35.901.
Intent—1991 c 35: See note following RCW 41.26.005.
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 271: See note following RCW 41.32.260.
Severability—1969 c 128: See note following RCW 41.40.010.