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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 11Ch. 4Art. 2§ 120227 Public Employee Retirement Contracts

§ 120227 Public Employee Retirement Contracts

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§ 120227 Public Employee Retirement Contracts

Key Takeaways

  • •The board must join a retirement system for its workers.
  • •Most workers must be part of this retirement plan.
  • •Board members themselves are not included in this plan.
  • •Some workers might be left out if another law says so.

Example

A new employee starts working at a government office.

This new worker will automatically be signed up for the retirement plan, unless they are a board member or their job is excluded by another rule.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 120227 Public Employee Retirement Contracts

The board and the Board of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System shall enter into a contract, and the board shall make all of its officers and employees members of the system, except as follows: (a) Members of the board. (b) Officers and employees excluded pursuant to Section 20492 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 577.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

boardBoard of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement Systemcontractmembers of the systemSection 20492 of the Government Code

Related Statutes

  • § 120221 Board Contracting Authority
  • § 120226 Board Contracting Authority
  • § 101152 Transit System Operations Authority
  • § 101154 District Professional Services Contracts
  • § 103140 District Policy Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 120227.
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