The purpose of the WAC is to implement the provisions of RCW 41.40.023(17) relating to city managers.

Effective immediately and until December 31, 1986 any current member described in RCW 41.40.023(17) may, at his/her option, elect to withdraw from membership in the retirement system provided by chapter 41.40 RCW. Such election is to be made in writing on a form provided for that purpose by the department. Persons making this election will be refunded the contributions and related interest which were credited while in their current position. The effect of such a withdrawal will be to terminate and cancel the service credit acquired while in that position. Such action is final and no service credit may ever be obtained in the future for the period canceled.

Effective immediately any person described in RCW 41.40.023(17) who is employed in one of the positions described shall not become a member of the system provided by chapter 41.40 RCW unless within thirty days of employment in such position he/she shall submit in writing on a form, provided by the department, a waiver of his/her right to be excluded and requesting his/her inclusion in the system. Such a person may not then subsequently withdraw from the system except as provided by RCW 41.40.260 or 41.40.730 as appropriate.