Louisiana § RS 11:160 - Members employed in other public employment
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:160 — Members employed in other public employment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 11:160. Members employed in other public employment
Any person who is a member of the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System, who has creditable membership service of at least ten years in this system, and who becomes an employee of a political subdivision where he is no longer eligible, through transfer of his employing agency, for membership in this system, but is eligible for membership in some other public retirement system, shall have the right to remain a member of this system in lieu of membership in the other retirement system by filing a notice of election to remain in this system, in writing, with the board of trustees within thirty days after the effective date of employment, or September 7, 1990, whichever is later. Such election shall be irrevocable. The non-participating employer shall contribute to the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System as if it were a participating employer.
Acts 1990, No. 7, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 42:697.18 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 11:160
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:160 cover?
Section RS 11:160 ("Members employed in other public employment") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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