OAR 459-010-0180: Membership of Elected or Appointed Officers

(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) 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