(a) The Arkansas congressional district boundaries as defined on the first day of the fiscal year in which an election for an active member trustee position occurs shall be used to determine:

1. (1) Whether a person is qualified to become a candidate for an active member trustee position; and
2. (2) The eligibility of a member to vote in an election for an active member trustee position.

(c) A person is qualified to become a candidate for an active member trustee position if the person is:

1. (1) An active member with at least five (5) years of actual service credit in the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System;
2. (2) Employed by a covered employer located in the congressional district for which he or she is seeking election; and
3. (3) Employed in a position requiring state teaching licensure or the equivalent under this subpart.

(d) A member is eligible to vote in an election for an active member trustee if the member is:

1. (1) An active member, regardless of credited service;
2. (2) Employed by a covered employer located in the congressional district for which the active member trustee election is being held; and
3. (3) Otherwise eligible to be a candidate under this subpart.