(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the board shall provide by rule for conducting education, including, but not limited to, structured preretirement information seminars, for the benefit of all members.
(b) The board shall devise plans for, and in cooperation with appointing powers, design structured educational offerings to enhance awareness of the features, benefits, and services of this system. The educational offerings shall also include information to assist members to gain awareness of the importance of financial and estate planning and how choices and options offered by this system may impact retirement security.