In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 38-951

1. "Board" means the Arizona state retirement system board established by section 38-713 or the board of trustees established by section 38-848.

2. "Eligible group" means any of the following:

(a) The Arizona state retirement system established by article 2 of this chapter.

(b) The elected officials’ retirement plan established by article 3 of this chapter.

(c) The public safety personnel retirement system established by article 4 of this chapter.

(d) The corrections officer retirement plan established by article 6 of this chapter.

(e) An optional retirement program established pursuant to section 15-1451 or 15-1628.

3. "Employer" means an agency or department of this state or an agency or department of a political subdivision of this state that has employees in an eligible group.

4. "Plan" means a defined contribution plan authorized by this article.