1. a) An individual is eligible to vote for a vacant teacher position on the Board of Trustees of the System if he or she was a "teacher", as defined in Section 16-106 of the Illinois Pension Code (Pension Code), determined as of the following dates:

   1. 1) For a regular election, March 1 of the year in which the election is held.
   2. 2) For a special election as provided in Section 1650.1090, the date the Board's secretary determines the validity of petitions.

2. b) An individual is eligible to vote for a vacant annuitant position on the Board of Trustees of the System if he or she was an "annuitant", as defined in Section 16-111.1 of the Pension Code, determined as of the following dates:

   1. 1) For a regular election, March 1 of the year in which the election is held.
   2. 2) For a special election as provided in Section 1650.1090, the date the Board's secretary determines the validity of petitions.
3. c) A person who is eligible to vote for a vacant teacher position pursuant to subsection (a) of this Section is not eligible to vote for a vacant annuitant position.
4. d) A person who is eligible to vote for a vacant annuitant position pursuant to subsection (b) of this Section is not eligible to vote for a vacant teacher position.

(Source: Amended at 50 Ill. Reg. 4774, effective March 13, 2026)