A person who is or would be covered by the United States Social Security Act as a result of employment by a participating local district with Social Security coverage may elect to be a member in the Participating Local District Retirement Program. Except as provided by section 18252‑C, a person must make an election at the time of initial hire or on the date of first eligibility to participate, whichever occurs earlier, whether to be a member of the program.
1. Membership.
2. Employee who is participating member.
3. Person who has previously ceased contributions.
4. Employee who has previously withdrawn rejoins after 3 years.
5. Limit on right to rejoin.
6. Restoration to service.