For the purposes of § 28-39-3.1 and § 28-39-3.2, “employment” does not include services performed by:

(1)  Elected officials;

(2)  Individuals on any work-relief project undertaken by governmental entities;

(3)  Members of the legislative body, or members of the judiciary of a political subdivision;

(4)  Employees serving on a temporary basis in case of fire, storm, snow, earthquake, flood, or similar emergency; or

(5)  Positions that, under or pursuant to the laws of this state, are designated as:

(i)  Major non-tenured policymaking or advisory positions; or

(ii)  Policymaking or advisory positions, the performance of the duties of which ordinarily does not require more than eight (8) hours per week.