N.Y. Retirement & Social Security Law § 1310: Definitions

§ 1310. Definitions. The following words and phrases as used in this

article shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning is

plainly required by the context:

a. "Retirement system" shall mean the New York state and local

employees' retirement system and the New York state teachers' retirement

system.

b. "Eligible employee", subject to the limitations of section thirteen

hundred twelve of this article, shall mean a member of a retirement

system who first became a member of such system on or after April first,

two thousand twelve who is identified as eligible to receive the benefit

enhancements provided for in this article upon election by the state of

New York pursuant to section thirteen hundred eleven of this article.