1. (1) An officer elected or appointed for a fixed term, or appointed as director of a department by the Governor, may establish membership in PERS as an elected official by giving the PERS Board written notice of election to participate in PERS within 30 days of taking office, or within 30 days after completing the probationary period, pursuant to ORS 238.015(5). Upon election, such membership may not be discontinued for the duration of the term of office except upon separation from employment.

2. (2) A member who is elected or appointed for a fixed term, or appointed as director of a department by the Governor, shall be deemed to have elected to participate in PERS for the term of office if the member and employer contributions are paid to PERS for more than one pay period after the member’s term in office or appointment commences.

   Stat. Auth.: ORS 238.650

   Stats. Implemented: ORS 238.015

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 238.650

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 238.015

History

PERS 6-2017, amend filed 09/29/2017, effective 09/29/2017
PERS 12-1998, f. & cert. ef. 12-17-98
PER 8, f. 12-15-55