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(a) An elected official of a political subdivision of the state that participates in both the plan and the defined benefit plan of AS 39.35.095--39.35.680 is a member of the plan if
(1) the political subdivision covers elected officials under AS 39.35.600--39.35.650 and has designated elected officials under AS 39.35.957 as a classification of employees entitled to participate in the plan; and
(2) the elected official receives compensation from the political subdivision for services as an elected official in the amount of at least $2,001 a month.
(b) An elected official of a political subdivision of the state that participates in the plan but not the defined benefit plan of AS 39.35.095--39.35.680 is a member of the plan if
(1) the political subdivision has designated elected officials under AS 39.35.957 as a classification of employees entitled to participate in the plan; and
(2) the elected official receives compensation from the political subdivision for services as an elected official in the amount of at least $2,001 a month.
(c) An elected official entitled to participate under this section, and who either has no previous service under the system with the political subdivision or is retired under the system, may file a waiver of participation in the plan with the administrator within 30 days after the later of June 7, 2007 or the date that the elected official's term of office begins. A waiver is irrevocable for the remainder of the elected official's service as an elected official or employee of the political subdivision.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 39. Public Officers and Employees § 39.35.725. Participation of elected officials of political subdivisions - last updated April 21, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-39-public-officers-and-employees/ak-st-sect-39-35-725/
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