West Virginia § 5-10-16 - 5-10-16. When and how political subdivision becomes participating public employer.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 5-10-16 — 5-10-16. When and how political subdivision becomes participating public employer., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-10-16. 5-10-16. When and how political subdivision becomes participating public employer.
The state of West Virginia shall become a participating public employer effective July 1, 1961. Any other political subdivision may by a three-fifths vote of its governing body, or by a majority vote of its electors, elect to become a participating public employer and thereby include its employees in the membership of the retirement system. It shall be the duty of the clerk or secretary of each such political subdivision electing to become a participating public employer to certify the determination of the political subdivision to the board of trustees within ten days from and after the vote of the governing body or the canvass of votes upon such action.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 5-10-16 ("5-10-16. When and how political subdivision becomes participating public employer.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. 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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