§30–303.

    (a)    An eligible employee shall elect to:

        (1)    join a pension or retirement system in accordance with the provisions of this Division II applicable to that system; or

        (2)    participate in the program.

    (b)    An eligible employee shall:

        (1)    make an election under this section in writing; and

        (2)    file the election with the Board of Trustees and the employing institution at commencement of employment.

    (c)    An eligible employee’s election under this section is a one–time, irrevocable election.

    (d)    The effective date of the election shall be the day of commencement of employment.