Ala. Code § 16-25C-2: Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:

(1) BOARD. The Board of Control of the Public Education Employees’ Defined Contribution Savings Fund.

(2) ELIGIBLE EMPLOYER. An employer or other entity who compensates a participant for the public service.

(3) FUND. The Public Education Employees’ Defined Contribution Savings Fund.

(4) PARTICIPANT. A person who elects to participate in the fund who makes voluntary employee contributions into a 457 deferred compensation plan or a 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan and who is a member of the Teachers’ Retirement System.