19-2689.   Kansas association of counties; participating employer inKPERS.(a) From and after January 1, 1976, the Kansas association of countiesshall be a participating employer in the Kansas public employeesretirement system for all purposes under said system.

      (b)   Within thirty-five (35) days after the effective date of thisact, the Kansas association of counties shall pay to said system anamount equal to the total of:   (1)   All employer contributions payablefrom January 1, 1976, to the date of payment at the applicable rate ofcontribution fixed pursuant to K.S.A. 74-4920, and any amendmentsthereto; and (2)   all employee contributions payable from January 1,1976, to the date of payment at the rate of contribution fixed by K.S.A.74-4919, and any amendments thereto.

      (c)   Subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 74-4901 et seq., andall acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto, all rights andbenefits of membership including group insurance and participatingservice credit shall accrue to each individual who is an employee of theKansas association of counties from January 1, 1976.

      History:   L. 1976, ch. 328, § 1; April 5.