(a) A person is qualified to become a candidate for the nonlicensed 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; and
2. (2) Employed in a position that does not require state licensure.

(b) A member is eligible to vote in an election for the nonlicensed trustee position if the member is:

1. (1) An active member, regardless of the amount of credited service that the member has in the system; and
2. (2) Employed by a covered employer in a nonlicensed position.