Upon the repeal of the ordinance by the governing body of the city, any elected official of the city who receives a refund of his contributions to the retirement system may become a member of the Public Employees’ Retirement System pursuant to section 75 of P.L.1954, c. 84 (C. 43:15A-75) and may purchase credit for previous service as an elected official of the city pursuant to the provisions of subsection b. of section 8 of P.L.1954, c. 84 (C. 43:15A-8b.).

L.1981, c. 565, s. 9, eff. Jan. 12, 1982.