§ 16-232. Membership.

(a) Conditions of eligibility:

(1) All full-time police officers, and all future new full-time police officers, shall become members of this system as a condition of employment. Any person who enters employment with the city as a volunteer police officer shall not be a member of this plan.

(2) All future police officers, shall be required to complete a medical examination as prescribed by the city. Based upon medical evidence of a preexisting adverse health condition, resulting from the prescribed examination or other records or medical history, the board may declare any member ineligible for disability benefits hereunder, as related to such preexisting condition. Each declaration must also be reflected in the minutes of the meeting of the board at which such declaration was formally adopted or established by the board.

(b) Application for membership. Each police officer shall complete a form prescribed by the board providing the following information:

(1) Acceptance of the terms and conditions of the retirement system;

(2) Designation of a beneficiary or beneficiaries;

(3) A sworn statement as to prior medical history;

(4) A written release and waiver of right to privacy permitting the board to obtain, discuss and distribute all medical records to the board, the board attorney and any medical professions retained by the board;

(5) Authorization for payroll deductions payable to the system.

(Ord. No. 98-19, § 2, 10-20-98)