§ 13-57. Membership.

(a)

Conditions of eligibility.

(1)

All members as of the November 13, 1995, and all future new police officers, shall become members of this system as a condition of employment. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, a new employee who is hired as the police chief may, upon employment as police chief, notify the board and the city, in writing, of his election to not be a member of the system. Current employees of the city who are selected to become police chief are not eligible for the opt-out provided for herein. In the event of any such election, he shall be barred from future membership in the system and any contributions made after employment and prior to opting out shall be refunded. Thereafter, contributions to the plan in accordance with section 13-60 shall not be required; he shall not be eligible to be elected as a member trustee on the board or vote for a member trustee and shall not be eligible for any other benefits from the plan.

(2)

All future new police officers shall be required to complete a medical examination as prescribed by the city.

(b)

Designation of beneficiary. Each police officer shall complete a form prescribed by the board designating a beneficiary or beneficiaries.

(Ord. No. O-10-16, § 1, 7-26-10; Ord. No. O-16-39 , § 2, 12-12-16)