Cal. GOV § 9356
This is the official text of Cal. GOV § 9356, part of California’s Government Code — covers the structure and operation of state and local government, including public employment and public records.
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Each member of this system shall receive credit for service for time during which he or she holds office as a legislator after becoming a member of this system.
A member may also receive credit for time during which he or she held office as a legislator prior to becoming a member, provided he or she makes contributions therefor to the Legislators’ Retirement Fund, as provided in Section 9357.2.
A member may also receive credit for time during which he or she held office as a legislator prior to becoming a member, provided he or she makes contributions therefor to the Legislators’ Retirement Fund, as provided in Section 9357.2.
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