19-3-412. Optional membership. 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:
     (1) 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;
     (2) part-time employees serving in employment that does not exceed the equivalent of 120 working days in any fiscal year;
     (3) employees directly appointed by the governor;
     (4) employees working 6 months or less for the legislative branch to perform work related to the legislative session;
     (5) the chief administrative officer of any city or county;
     (6) employees of county hospitals or rest homes in the sixth- and seventh-class counties.

     History: En. Sec. 50, Ch. 265, L. 1993.