§ 36-9-6 - Election by elected officers or legislative employees to become members. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 36-9-6

   § 36-9-6  Election by elected officers orlegislative employees to become members. – Notwithstanding the fact that their business time may not be devotedexclusively to the services of the state, any member of the general assembly orany of the general officers of the state, may elect to participate in thebenefits provided by chapters 8 – 10 of this title by filing anapplication with the board on or before December 31, 1948, or within six (6)months from the date upon which that person first qualifies for that office,whichever is later. Notwithstanding any other provision of chapters 8 – 10of this title, upon becoming a member of the system that person shall beentitled to prior service credit covering service rendered prior to the date ofbecoming a member of the system for service rendered to the state as a stateemployee, a member of the general assembly, or as a general officer.