N.Y. Retirement & Social Security Law § 1311: Election of benefit enhancements

§ 1311. Election of benefit enhancements. a. The state of New York may

elect to provide employees who hold a position represented by the

recognized collective bargaining units affiliated with the New York

state united teachers employee organization as certified by his or her

employer the benefit enhancements provided for in section thirteen

hundred twelve of this article.

b. Such election is made by the governor to the retirement system upon

receipt of a request by the New York state united teachers employee

organization.