AGO Opinion Topics: ELECTIVE OFFICIALS

An elected official who has exercised his option under RCW 41.40.120 and became a member of the state employees' retirement system may not terminate his membership in the system at the expiration of a term of office where he has been re elected [[reelected]] to another term.

Participating elective officials may not terminate membership voluntarily.  After membership is established all employees are treated equally and it is the duty of the county auditor to withhold employee contributions.