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WVC 5-10-16

§5-10-16. When and how political subdivision becomes participating

public employer.

The state of West Virginia shall become a participating public

employer effective July one, one thousand nine hundred sixty-one.

Any other political subdivision may by a three-fifths vote of its

governing body, or by a majority vote of its electors, elect to

become a participating public employer and thereby include its

employees in the membership of the retirement system. It shall be

the duty of the clerk or secretary of each such political

subdivision electing to become a participating public employer to

certify the determination of the political subdivision to the board

of trustees within ten days from and after the vote of the

governing body or the canvass of votes upon such action.





Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2015 Regular Session

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