A member who separates or has separated after having completed at least five years of service may remain a member during the period of such member’s absence from service for the exclusive purpose only of receiving a retirement allowance under the provisions of RCW 41.40.630 if such member maintains the member’s accumulated contributions intact.

NOTES:

Legislative direction and placement—Section headings—1977 ex.s. c 295: See notes following RCW 41.40.610.

Terms Used In Washington Code 41.40.720

  • Accumulated contributions: means the sum of all contributions standing to the credit of a member in the member's individual account, including any amount paid under RCW 41. See Washington Code 41.40.010
  • Member: means any employee included in the membership of the retirement system, as provided for in RCW 41. See Washington Code 41.40.010
  • Retirement: means withdrawal from active service with a retirement allowance as provided by this chapter. See Washington Code 41.40.010
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